I arrived at the Dusseldorf Airport about 7:00 AM, 30 minutes earlier than expected. It was still fairly dark but the sun was starting to come up. It was 11:00 PM my time so it felt strange beginning a brand new day just as my body was saying, “Hey, it’s past your bedtime.” Customs was no more than a quick peak at the passport and a wave of the hand. Not so much as even a glance at my luggage.
Holli met me right out front. We, of course, had no problem recognizing each other. We greeting with a hug and became instant friends. Just like in our online conversations I felt like I’ve always known him. We got into his car and drove straight to his apartment. I got my first look at Germany. Although it was a bit overcast and rainy my first impression was that it was a very clean place. From what I could see everything looked very well-kept. The cars overall seem to be much more compact and newer than what you see in the US.
He and Liz live on the third story of an apartment in the city of M.gladbach. It’s a cozy place with 2 bedrooms. Holli’s daughter, Julia, was gracious enough to let me sleep in her room. It’s very pink with lots of princess type toys. Holli informed me that Julia said I was allowed to play with the Princess castle and all the accessories that go along with it. I met their cats, Jack and ( ).
Holli made a breakfast of bread and eggs. He has been baking bread lately and doing a fine job. We talked for a couple hours but I started to fade. Holli was sleepy too. He said he only got a couple hours sleep waiting for me the night before. So we both decided to take naps. My nap lasted 4 hours. But it was just what I needed.
Liz came home while I slept. I got up and greeted her while Holli showered. She is very kind and knows English extremely well.
We decided to take a walk through a local park and castle. We had a great time strolling and talking, getting to know each other. I feel like I’ve known Liz forever too. Good people. I took some video and photos as we walked. We picked up food for a bbq dinner on the way home. I was told sternly, yet kindly, to turn off the video camera in the store. I couldn’t understand why at first. But then H and L explained to me that there were some issues with news stations taping at local establishments and revealing not so nice things. But the stores we went into were extremely clean and modern. Nothing at all to complain about. My first thought about German food was that it seemed to be cheaper than in the US.
Holli cooked a dinner of 3 different kinds of meat and a green salad. It was very tasty. I tried a curry ketchup that was very good. I’ll have to find some to take home with me. We played the game ( ) after dinner. I came in third both games we played. But it was a lot of fun. Both Holli and Liz have a great sense of humor.
We exchanged some gifts. Holli gave me a map of Germany and the body of a guitar that he said he is building for me. Cool! I have them a Blackhole shirt, lotion, jam and the socks Joni made for them.
In bed by midnight to get up to go to Koln tomorrow.
Holli met me right out front. We, of course, had no problem recognizing each other. We greeting with a hug and became instant friends. Just like in our online conversations I felt like I’ve always known him. We got into his car and drove straight to his apartment. I got my first look at Germany. Although it was a bit overcast and rainy my first impression was that it was a very clean place. From what I could see everything looked very well-kept. The cars overall seem to be much more compact and newer than what you see in the US.
He and Liz live on the third story of an apartment in the city of M.gladbach. It’s a cozy place with 2 bedrooms. Holli’s daughter, Julia, was gracious enough to let me sleep in her room. It’s very pink with lots of princess type toys. Holli informed me that Julia said I was allowed to play with the Princess castle and all the accessories that go along with it. I met their cats, Jack and ( ).
Holli made a breakfast of bread and eggs. He has been baking bread lately and doing a fine job. We talked for a couple hours but I started to fade. Holli was sleepy too. He said he only got a couple hours sleep waiting for me the night before. So we both decided to take naps. My nap lasted 4 hours. But it was just what I needed.
Liz came home while I slept. I got up and greeted her while Holli showered. She is very kind and knows English extremely well.
We decided to take a walk through a local park and castle. We had a great time strolling and talking, getting to know each other. I feel like I’ve known Liz forever too. Good people. I took some video and photos as we walked. We picked up food for a bbq dinner on the way home. I was told sternly, yet kindly, to turn off the video camera in the store. I couldn’t understand why at first. But then H and L explained to me that there were some issues with news stations taping at local establishments and revealing not so nice things. But the stores we went into were extremely clean and modern. Nothing at all to complain about. My first thought about German food was that it seemed to be cheaper than in the US.
Holli cooked a dinner of 3 different kinds of meat and a green salad. It was very tasty. I tried a curry ketchup that was very good. I’ll have to find some to take home with me. We played the game ( ) after dinner. I came in third both games we played. But it was a lot of fun. Both Holli and Liz have a great sense of humor.
We exchanged some gifts. Holli gave me a map of Germany and the body of a guitar that he said he is building for me. Cool! I have them a Blackhole shirt, lotion, jam and the socks Joni made for them.
In bed by midnight to get up to go to Koln tomorrow.
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