Here in Schwerin we are staying in a small pension gasthaus where we intend to stay for 4 nights. We called immediately to his cousin's house, Irma and Horst. On Saturday, Horst picked us up in his car and drove us to their house where we visited and told stories back and forth for 7 hours. It was all in German of course, so I really had to work very hard in order to understand and be part of the experience. Things went well. Irma and Horst are gracious hosts and very cute. They are in their 70's and fed us with traditional meals the whole time we were here in this small but beautiful city.
Sunday, we again visited for the day and, later, we all went out to visit the huge castle in the city center, about 800 years old ( normal for this part of the world). It is beautiful from the outside but on the inside, it is still old and falling apart. They have been working on renovations for many years but in such a small city, it takes forever. We went for a walk in the evening and it was our first snowfall of our trip. Really, snowfall here is just a few sprinkles. Eat your hearts out!!!!!!
On Monday, G and I walked around the city and visited the old Lutheran church (about 800 years old as well), and then walked to the bahnhof for our next train tickets to Berlin. We walked the city center, Marktplatz, and had drinks and such before we headed off again for our last visit to Irma's house.
G's first time into Germany was an eventful one for him. He is getting used to the oddness (only to us of course) of the way of life here. He is under a lucky cloud right now to have found three of his cousins to visit and to be getting lots of information about his family. He is also always amazed at how old this part of the world is and how friendly and helpful everyone has been to us travelers. He is astounded at how fast the trains are getting us everywhere, however, it is almost making him dizzy and sick as he suffers from quick movements. So, he closes his eyes at times and things return to normal.
Things here are as I remember them ; because I have always loved being in Germany, I have a very strong feeling as I walk through the streets and visit with the people. After spending time with G and his family, my German is coming along quite well. I can understand most anything and need G's help rarely.
Moving along to Berlin!!!!!
J and G
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You see? Everything IS just in the world. You get snow in Germany and we get rain in Winnipeg. No one would believe it...Feb 9th and raining in the coldest city in the world. The entire city is coated in a sheet of ice. Cars in the ditch, schools shut down, the full ball of wax (or ice as the case may be).
Enjoy your snow! Glad to hear things are working out so well. For me...I can't wait until you get to Lahr. That'll be a good story.
Take care. I love you loads.
James.
How perfectly lovely for you! Thanks for sharing your experiences! Nita & Co.
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