Well, I'm back. It was a good trip, with little to no excitement. These days that's a good thing! Hopefully I'll have some photos in a day or two. I had to go low tech with a disposable camera due to the hightened security.
My travels took me to Frankfurt, Germany and then to Newcastle, United Kingdom (England for those of you who may be geographically challenged). The weather cooperated with just one day of rain in each location, and then sunny days the rest of the trip. Frankfurt was vacation and Newcastle was work related.
The photos that I'll show are from the area surrounding Frankfurt. I was able to visit an operating Benedictine Monastery in Seligenstadt (Blessed City). It had a beautiful vegetable, fruit, and herb garden in the center of the monastery that was a gift of Keiser Karl. You may remember an earlier post where I showed a statue honoring Keiser Karl der Grosse (Carl the great!). Anyway, the photos of the garden don't do it justice. I'll try to post them as soon as Lightnin is able to get them scanned for me (not trying to rush you dear!).
Security was interesting. It was good to see that it was hightened, but it would help if everyone would pay attention. Not only was it broadcast on every news station around the world, but there were plenty of signs everywhere at the airports decribing what you could and couldn't take on the plane. It also explained how to make the lines flow smoothly by having your boarding pass and passport available, removing your shoes, belt, and everything from your pockets. Simple right? Well apparently not! I would say that at least 1 out of every 3 people either cannot read, do not watch the news, or are just plain too stubborn to follow the rules. I think the full strip and body cavity search is not too much to ask for them, and then maybe they'll get with the program so that the rest of us can get on with our travel!
OK, I'm done ranting! So, Like I said, I'll try to post some of the photos in a couple of days with a bit more explanation of what you'll be seeing.
Wiedersehen, Tseuss! (Sabrina - I'm not sure about the spelling here, so let me know!)
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