Thursday, September 26, 2013

Summer Memories

Schleusener Summer 2013


It's been a while since I last blogged. Can you believe that I forgot my password to get onto the blog? I think it happens to us all.


It's been  a summer of mixed emotion for our family. We lost two beautiful people, my in-laws, over the past three months. I find peace in believing that they are together......right where they want to be.

Gma and Gpa with their grandchildren

The truly "fun" part was visiting my "Exchange" kids in their home towns with my two girls and bestie at my side. What an adventure it was!

First stop: London, England
My favorite part--Phantom of the Opera. 
 
My girls at Picadilly Circus.



Second stop: Paris, France
My favorite part: The Eiffel Tower
We met up with our Julia in Paris. 
I love the Louvre.


Third Stop: Altenreit, Germany
My favorite parts: My new German family and home cooked German food.  Do I have to go home?
Julia's mom, Elzbieta, made us a beautiful and delicious cake to welcome us to her home.

Julia's wonderful family.




Fourth Stop: Salzburg, Austria
My favorite parts: Nik's vivacious family, breathtaking views and sailing.

Sightseeing.
Outstanding Austrian food and drink.


My absolute favorite-spending time doing "family" activities. They love to sail on Mondsee.


Fifth Stop: Munich, Germany
My favorite parts: The hotel air conditioning (it was a HOT summer) and the Hofbrauhaus.

My crazy bestie at the Haufbrauhaus.  This stop was high on her bucket list.

Time to go home. Thank you to the Schulz family and the Reichl family for a trip of a lifetime! Love to you all.


OK--Back to the sewing machine!!