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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Germany: Days 1 & 2

After a year of saying I was going to do it, and months of waiting, I finally made it to Germany! I had been counting down to spring break since returning from Christmas break. Why Germany? Well, 2 couples that we became friends with, who became my closest friends- aka family- here in VA, transferred to Ramstein AFB within 5 months of each other. Brian & Stephanie (the Wingo's) moved in November '08. I promised them then I would come visit. Well in April 09, Nick & Stephanie (the Scott's) joined them. Well I had no choice; I was going to Germany. Well, the Wingo's are heading to Hawaii end of the year, and Scotts to Florida next spring. So, what better way to spend spring break?

Logan and I left Thursday, April 21st to head 'cross the Atlantic. We left around noon from Norfolk to Atlanta. Left Atlanta around 4 for the 9-ish hour flight to Frankfurt. Yeah, I am slightly crazy for taking a 21-month old cross cross the ocean, but he did really good. I got really lucky and had a whole row-4 seats- to myself. It worked out great when I finally got him to go to sleep, cause I could stretch out. He slept bout 4 1/2 hours; I might have got 2 hours in. We landed in Frankfurt at 715 am (1:15 EST; they are 6 hours ahead). Customs was easy, so it wasn't long until I was running to Stephanie (W) and we were giving big hugs! I was in Germany! How cool!!! So what was first on my agenda? I wanted nothing more to take a shower and brush my teeth! Haha!


So we went to the Wingo's from the airport to freshen up. I wanted to nap, Logan was ready to play! So he played with the dogs, Ozzie & Olive. At first, Olive was totally freaked out, but after a couple of minutes of fetch, they were the best of friends.
After some lunch, we went to base for some beer and wine. Ramstein is huge! Its the largest AF base in Europe. Later in the afternoon, the Scott's came over for some drinks and so the kids could play. it was soooo great being with my friends! I have missed them so!


Saturday Logan and I hung out with the Scott's, watching the kids play, running errands, and hanging out at the park. The day was perfectly ended with burgers and dogs while watching the sun set

1 comment:

The Paradis Family said...

So, so happy for you...that you were finally able to make your dream come true and go to Germany...that you were able to spend sweet time with your friends! Love ya sweet lady :)