Koblenz, Köln and back to Wehrendorf

Day 11 - 12: Koblenz, Köln (Cologne), and back to Wehrendorf, 16th to 17th October. 

On our way north to visit some friends near Koblenz, we got stuck in Sunday traffic for a few hours.... that wasn't so fun!  But we eventually arrived, safe and sound!

 After an overnight stop at Manuel & Rachel's, we couldn't resist checking out the city centre of Köln, which has a montrous sized Cathedral!

There were tourists everywhere, but it was still interesting to see.  They were doing some reconstruction work on one of the towers outside and also on the statues inside.  The chamber inside is so huge that you could find a few regular sized houses in there!

Overall, we had some very positive experiences on our little trip south.  We were glad to be back in Wehrendorf, to rest from the long drive, and to spend some more time with Ulf's family before we return to Melbourne.

Switzerland

Days 6 - 11: Wiler bei Seedorf, Switzerland, 11th to 16th October.

We had a lovely time in Switzerland, visiting Ulf's oldest brother Björn, his wife Sue, and their two little ones - Robin (3) and Lanis (1)....

...throwing rocks into the stream....

...walking through the fields with Ulf's cousin, his wife and daughter, as well...

 ...Lanis enjoyed lots of cuddles from Uncle Ulf...

 ...Robin liked feeding the cows with Aunty Emma...

...and lots of story times with Uncle Ulf...

What else can I say??  It was so nice to spend some quality time with our nephews, and with Björn and Sue as well.  Such times together are rare and precious.

Hurlach again!!!

Days 2 - 6: Hurlach, Bayern, 7th to the 11th October...

After a nice adventure in the forest, we spent the next five days catching up with friends in Hurlach.

 

Nancy and her three children.

Naraleska and her youngest daughter.

It was such a precious time that we had together!  Good friends on the journey with God are the best ones to have!  We were encouraged and blessed by them and loved spending time with their little ones as well.