Our stay with relatives in Germany

We had a fantastic visit with our relatives Inna and Jupp, Liesel and Clemens, and Nick and Maya and Anni in Bocholt, Germany, located just over the border from Holland. If there is one word to describe our visit it would be indulgent. It could have been the four meals a day; four types of fresh bread from the bakery, soft boiled eggs, fresh fruit salad and yogurt, a broad selection of meats and cheeses, and fresh coffees of a variety of sorts. Lunch, cake-time, and dinner only added to the experience. The kids and I had a great time burning off the cake at the park while Chris looked for a car with Jupp. Two and a half days to find a car in Germany seemed adequate until the paperwork started to accumulate. It takes the pulp from several trees in Germany to satisfy the paperwork of one car sale. Happily, we ended up with a dark blue-grey VW Bora, the German form of a Jetta wagon. We cross our fingers that this VW is a reliable one! The previous owner was a mechanic, it could be a good or a very bad thing. We will find out....