Germany week 21 Luxembourg, Patton’s grave, Ramstein, and
different kinds of snow
Dear all:
This week we had some more snow. I’ve noticed something about snow. There are different kinds. There is the mini snow which I have seen a
few times in Florida. There is the small
to medium kind of snow-I’ve seen this in Reno and Vermont. There is the snow whip- that is the snow that
beats you up as it comes down. More
commonly known as the snow storm. I’ve
seen it a couple of times too—not in Florida but other places. But here in Germany is the first time I have seen
fat snow. This snow looks like it needs
some time with Jenny Craig. It is lovely
and floaty and what all of the paper snowflakes that I made as a child have
been patterned after. I have to admit
out of all of the snow—fat snow is my favorite.
One more picture below.(#1)
The latter part of the week we were disappointed as the
military trip to Luxembourg was cancelled.
Not to be discouraged we decided to try to get a last minute reservation
at Ramstein (#2 Gregg at golf course) and yea!!! we were successful.
We thought it was about time that baby car got to go on the autobahn for
an extended period of time. Baby car did
great and by the way got 45 miles to the gallon. Gotta love me some baby car!
On the way we found the rest stops. They are labeled as P
for just parking and P WC for Parking and water closet which is Europe's fancy
way of labeling a bathroom. Anyway at
one of the water closets Gregg went in and found two bullet holes shot through
the door from the inside. Guess that guy
really had to go. lol
We shopped the mall in Ramstein and I found the cuckoo
clocks I’ve been looking for and also the German part of my Christmas town. We went to the Macaroni Grill because we could
get the free refills on the sweet tea something I really miss.
Then on to Luxembourg. I thought there would be a border
check. We had our passports ready and everything but alas there was just a sign
much like the signs announcing your entrance into the next state in the U.S.
Of course the Garmin
took us once again on an obsolete road that was under construction with a large
ravine to one side. It was so steep the
some of the barricades had been hit and were in the road but the road was so
narrow that I had to get out and move them before we could continue. We decided that we would just keep going until
we ran out of road but the Garmin got us there.
We asked the caretaker at the Cemetery for an easier way out which he kindly
told us. The American Cemetery in
Luxembourg is an ominous site and Patton’s grave although not elaborate was a
highlight of the venture. Very moving
with a wonderful chapel area. My Dad served under Patton so this was one of the
places he wanted us to visit. I will let
the pictures tell the story below. #3-#8
Next we took a sightseeing tour of Luxembourg. It is a very small country but had lots of
public parking and one way streets and yes our trip would not have been complete
without one trek the wrong way on the one way street, but we survived and went
on to see the buildings and the tour said that there were 480K people in Luxembourg
and that they took the best of Europe. They
had a lot of French cuisine and a large financial district which also included
their version of the twin towers. If you
get on a bus tour in Luxembourg don’t worry about being late since the bus
driver will just run red lights to keep his schedule. Lol See
pictures below. #9-#13 The last two pictures are of the Rhine and a nuclear power
plant on our trip home. #14-15
An example of one drawback of living so far from home happened
this weekend as we were traveling. Dad
fell and hurt his hip. Fortunately
nothing was broken and we are hoping for a speedy recovery. But it does make you feel a little helpless
to help. Get well soon, Dad!!! And with
that, I will close until next week.
For now, hugs from Germany.
Susan
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