Baden-Baden, Germany

Monday we arise had breakfast and went out to venture around the town.  We caught the city-Bahn Road Train which took us around the town and up to the base of Merkur mountain.

After our train ride we went back to the hotel, checked out, walked around town and then drove our car back to the base of Merkur mountain where we caught another Funicular Railway to the top.  Once there we found a restaurant and many people eating their picnic lunches.  Here we found another breathtaking view.

We then got in our car, and started our journey back to Frankfurt.  Our weekend consisted of  fantastic weather, great company, and unbelievable sights.  On our way home we purchased some white asparagus (a german dish).  Which we cooked on Tuesday night.  It was okay.  But then we like asparagus.  White asparagus has a milder taste.  But requires more work to cook.  You have to peel it (like a carrot) and then boil it or cook it in the oven.  Usually they put a sauce  over it. (Hollandaise or Lemon Butter)   We doubt it will be a regular addition to our dinner fare.  We returned to work on Tuesday.

"It is better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times." ©the planetd.com

A Visit from Flat Coco

On Wednesday, April 17th,  Flat Coco (The girl version of Flat Stanley) arrived in Germany.  The note that came with her saying she was a friend of Coco (our granddaughter).  She used to be normal girl until a bulletin board fell on top of her and left her flat.  One good thing about being flat; she can travel inexpensively.  She can fit easily inside an envelope and travel through the regular postal service.  That is why she decided to come and visit us.

Flat Coco arrived the day before we were to depart for Easter weekend.  The Europe Area Office, where we serve was closed on Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.  Lucky for Coco, she was able to travel with us on our temple trip to Switzerland.  We left Thursday and returned Monday night. Flat Coco then went back to her Sandy, Utah school class in the mail.  We hope her class enjoyed all the pictures and postcards we sent home with her.  We had a great weekend.  The next few posts will be of our adventure.

Flat Coco helping Papa with the Bulletin Board.  (She told him to be careful)

Flat Coco helping Grandma with the Finances

Flat Coco helping Papa make an Easter Chick in German Culture Class

Grandma made Flat Coco a bed

Flat Coco and Papa at Heidelberg Castle Park

Crepes for breakfast in France

The Hansel and Gretel Shop

She had to have her picture taken by this shirt

Flat Coco at the Strasbourg Cathedral on Good Friday

Flat Coco with Grandma and Papa at the Bern Switzerland Temple

Flat Coco being silly in the alpenhorn in Interlaken, Switzerland

Flat Coco going on a funicular railway to Harder Kulm-Interlaken 

Flat Coco at the Top

Flat Coco and Papa in Grindelwald (reminds of us of home)

Papa sharing his ice cream with Flat Coco

Flat Coco and Grandma outside the Opera House in Baden Baden, Germany

Flat Coco at the top of Mount Merkur

Climb the Mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.