Luzern, Switzerland with friends, Matt and Sherri Mcreynolds.

Luzerne is one of our favorite cities and how special to share it with friends! We visited the old square with beautiful painted buildings, one of the cathedrals, strolled along the lake crossing the old wooden bridges, saw the amazing lion monument and enjoying a hamburger (yep, that's what I said). Tomorrow we'll take the scenic ride on the boat across the lake and hike up onto the mountains. I can hear some yodeling already :). As I turn into bed for the night, I say a prayer for you and ask God to show His power and light today.

Baden Baden

This city is beautiful and THE place to go for Europe's wealthy to be pampered. The 1800's bathhouse was quite an experience. Very relaxing! We walked around, ate, and relaxed. The Roman ruins, castle and stone water fountains tell of the historical significance for wellness. I was excited to see a second hand shop...but after walking through all the mink coats I think I found the cheap rack. Blouses starting at 750.00. ;) We thanked the clerk and left. This is an expensive place!! So off to Strasbourg.

Last day in Leipzig

Last day we went to a medical market. And said our good-byes.

Gable's birthday

Can you believe Leipzig has Build-a-bear!!
Heymom and Grandpa had to get her one. Gable picked out a puppy and named her "Sparkles" then out to lunch for the birthday people. (Gable, Dennis, and me) This cafe is famous for the patronage of Goethe and Schiller.

Berlin, Germany

The Pergamum Museum is still one of my favorite places in Germany. To see the alter from Pergamum and then Nebuchadnezzar's gate, knowing Daniel saw it too was surreal. We went to the German History Museum. The Berlin Wall was sobering. So much devastation and sadness from WWII. We'll spend more time in Berlin on our way back home.

Leipzig

There was so much to see in Leipzig. A lot of what we saw was from the GDR era. The people seem to still be recovering from WWII and communist rule.
Here are some pictures of our time in Leipzig.

Germany was beautiful

It was wonderful to be with Karen, Houston and our precious granddaughters. They were so hospitable and loved seeing that part of Germany with them.
Wernigerode in the Hartz Mountains which is said to have one of the most beautiful castles.