Guten Tag
Well I think that is the correct spelling! We are having an awesome time. We took the wonderful fast (ICE) trains to Solingen and had a wonderful time with Annika's family. Everyone was more than kind and we saw many amazing sites! Forests, rivers, cathedrals, castles,and the list goes on.
Then it was back on the train to Berlin where we were welcomed by Marty and Annika - a very sweet reunion. We are just getting aquainted with the area... Annika and Marty have gven us an overview of the city with it's many faces and we have plenty of time to explore in depth. Our accomodation is in a Turkish area - translate that as fabulous food! The first evening we were here we were sitting at a turkish restaurant when a huge storm came up - wind, thunder and lightening, rain, hail and a lady riding by on her bike in her bathing suit :)
The photos will speak volumes so I will post a few.
Inernet at our accomodation is not working so we are on-line at Marty and Annika's.
I am working of teh website which is in German - stressful for my limited knowledge!
Enjoy the photos!
Berlin - lots of great architecture and beach bars too!
Solingen - beautiful riverside walks and a fantastic one man knife caftsman / manufacturing shop.
Koln Dom Solingen sculpture
Solingen at the castle the and old town sqare - note the slate buliding with the green shutters - very common here. Very charming.
Berlin street scene and a photo from the festival of cultures parade.
The happy couple well posed!!
