Pre-Trip #2 (Germany 2006)

We are almost in the 48 hour bubble before we leave! Big announcement of the century -- we are fully packed. Uh, YEAH! That doesn't usually happen to us and the other great thing is that we are ending up taking far less than we thought. One duffelbag, one manpurse, and one backpack. Total -- not each, but total! So...we'll smell, who cares? (No really they do have laundry machines over there.)

The parents are coming today and will be here during our trip, taking care of our babies. We both can't tell you how grateful we are for them doing this! I know they are going to have a fantastic time in Austin and the animals will be soooo happy it's them and not anyone else. The two extra duffels that are flattened and stuffed inside our suitcase also will help us thank them...

So, here is the plan. We're not going to take a computer. Too heavy, too much work, and frankly Germany is more progressive with their internet cafes and public terminals that there's no point to it.

This page will be our main travelogue and we'll try to update it once a day or every-other day. We are bringing a camcorder and if luck allows us to download and post a picture here or there, then great! Otherwise, I'll just submit you to a 2-hour powerpoint presentation on the trip when we get back. Hah!

Also, most of the pages on this site have our contact information in case someone really needs to get a hold of us. Start by calling our house and talking to Rich or Sandy, please.