Wednesday, 25 September Dolora and I were up early today to meet Anna for our ride to the München airport. About 6:30, Anna and surprise, Nicole, showed up. Another quick goodbye to Nicole and we dropped her back off at her apartment. Anna drove us the hour and a half to the airport. It was…

Tuesday, 24 September Dolora and I awoke to better weather today in Salzburg. We ate a leisurely breakfast and returned to our room to pack for our return to Kaufbeuren. It was a nice 20 minute stroll to the Salzburg train station. At the grocery in the station, we picked up a couple of snacks…

Monday, 23 September After thirteen days without rain, it finally happened. Dolora and I woke up to a heavy overcast morning. We headed down to the breakfast and ate our fill. Headed back to the room and the rain started, steady and cool. We took advantage of the opportunity to catch up on some email…

Sunday, 22 September Today, Dolora and I broke our routine of breakfast at 8:30. Since we were catching a train to Salzburg, we met Nicole at 8:00. We packed what we needed for the next two days in one suitcase and left the other with Nicole. After a hearty breakfast with heavenly coffee, Nicole walked…

Saturday, 21 September The usual morning routine, a stop to buy bread and then breakfast at Nicole’s with her fantastic coffee. Today’s plan was to hit a couple of tourist sites in an area that Nicole was familiar with. The first stop was Oberammergau, The city is famous for a Passion Play that runs every…

Friday, 20 September Today is a day of rest although it is not Sunday. Dolora and I slept in a bit since we are not meeting Nicole until lunch today. We headed into the old part of town for breakfast at a Italian cafe, Gabriella. Food was delicious and generous. A walk through the old…

Thursday, 19 September Today started with a short trip to the grocery, then over to Nicole’s apartment for breakfast. Dolora and I found the morning a little chilly, in the low 40s. After breakfast, we discussed our plan for the day. A visit to Wieskirche, some miniature golf, and possibly a short walk were on…

Wednesday, 18 September Today was the coolest day of our trip so far, it never got out of the low 60s and was overcast most of the day. Dolora and I made a chilly but short walk to Nicole’s apartment for breakfast and coffee. Nicole’s friend Anna was there to greet us and spend the…

Tuesday, 17 September This morning after picking up some bread for breakfast, it was off to Nicole’s apartment. After a tasty breakfast with Nicole’s guter (good) Kaffee. Frank and Nicole suggested we visit the King’s Castles, Neuschwantein and Hohenschwangau, then the old town of Fussen. Dolora and I liked that idea since  wonderful weather, 70s…

Monday, 16 September Slept in a little today, then it was the short walk to Nicole’s for breakfast with good coffee. Today’s plan is to relax and spend the day here. Frank is suffering from a bit of a cold and going to head home for a while. He did show me his Toyota GT…