Spring is here, the snow has FINALLY melted after a loooooooong and coooooooold winter. As a gauge of how long this winter has been, Vince’s new car has been in winter storage since October of last year and just finally got to touch semi-dry pavement as of last week. What is that, six months? Crazy!
They say that this winter was the worst Germany has faced in over 50 years. We believe it, snow was on the ground almost the entire six months and the temperatures hovered at or below freezing throughout. Janna actually got sun withdrawal… all she ever talked about was running away to the beach somewhere. Cabin fever!
But no worries, the sun has finally returned and mama and papa bear have lumbered out of their winter hibernation! The M is gassed up and there’s plenty of German Autobahn to drive so get ready for the 2010 return of the Lausy European Tour!
What’s a person to do after being bundled up in Gore-Tex and goose down for six months? Head straight to the old thermal baths down in Baden Baden for a nice steam and swim of course!
This was our second visit to this old Roman bath town and there was plenty to discover.
Cherry blossoms! My buddy Ted tells me they still haven’t bloomed yet in Korea because of their long winter. No worries, head over here to see what they looked like.
This is the Trinkhalle, supposedly the old pump house, but now home to the Tourist Info Office and a nice little cafe (“Drink Hall” get it?).
This is the result of the cabin fever I was referring to earlier. There were German children standing around us crying as they watched Janna hog their little ride.
Behind Janna is an old and authentic Roman eatery.
What the hey? People in Germany actually drink Lowenbrau? That’s like finding out Americans actually drink Pabst Blue Ribbon. Wait, come to think of it… oh well, more important things first. Must… drink… beer…
One of the many beer gartens you’ll find throughout Germany, although normally with more beer and drunks:
The proof is in the coaster!
Ahhhhh, so refreshing…. just like a…. Budweiser. Huh? Yeah, that’s what I thought too, I guess my palate has just been spoiled by all the good weiss bier here.
Meat and beer, a perfect combination. Pork to be exact, with a side of boiled cabbage and potato dumpling. DEEE-LISCH!!
Amber
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