Kloster Machern

Rachael took us out to eat at her favorite place. It is down by the river. This place has tons of history. I would love to share it with you, but the english menu/paper was not available. We ordered off the German menu, which turned out to be great. I just don't really know what I ate. We will go back soon and I will pass on the long tradition. Be prepared if you visit, this will be stop number ein. They brew their own bier and have wein as well.

Wow! Castle

I wish you all could have seen Ryleigh's face as we turned the corner and this castle was in view. She was beyond excited. I don't think her mouth could be open any wider. She kept telling Jylian to look at this beautiful sight. Jylian was in total awe as well. A face we don't usually see, her eyes and mouth were open wide in total excitement.

The Cochem Castle is a quick 40min drive. This beautiful castle sits 100m above the Moselle River. Parts of the castle were built in 1000 A.D by the Franconian Palatine counts. In 1151 the German emperor seized the castle and eventually in 1689 it was destroyed by the French. In the late 1800s, Mr. Louis Ravene reconstructed the castle according to the old plans. The Reich took it over in 1942 and since 1978 the castle belongs to the town of Cochem.

It was a wonderful day. Ryleigh was thrilled, Jylian was along for the ride, and Scooter and I enjoyed our first real outting in Germany!

Unser Neues Haus

After one of the longest weeks of our lives, we found a house. I think it should work out great. We are excited to get our stuff this week and settle into Germany. Ryleigh is sad she doesn't get to live in a purple house, so we have promised a purprle rooom. The house is about a 15 minute drive on the Autobahn to base. It is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house on about an acre. Don't worry, someone else mows the yard. The balcony wraps around, and we have a great view from all direction. I can't wait to watch the girls and Cy run around. Jylian is so excited about living here!

The room with the brick floor is our garage. It may become a game room. I think the basement will be the entertaining area. There is a full sized laundry room and a few storage rooms. The hallway picture is the upstair hallway. The room at the end will be Jylian's room.

Once we get our furniture, I will take more pics and post them. Enjoy!