Saturday, November 28, 2009
Our trip to Horb
Today, Saturday November 28, we had a special treat. Along with Isabel, whose husband Charles is a patient at the clinic, we went by cab to a small, charming, old village about 25 minutes away by the name of Horb. It had some interesting architectural buildings and an old church built atop a stone wall as shown in the accompanying pictures. After shopping for some Christmas ornaments, we went to a coffee shop and had to have the genuine Black Forest Cake (since we are in the Black Forest). We ordered one piece for the three of us and it was huge, absolutely delicious, filled with plump cherries and covered by fresh whipped cream. Yum! Before returning, we stopped at a local clothing shop where Jeannette and Isabel bought hats. It was very funny watching Jeannette negotiate a better deal with the owner who was a lovely older woman with an enormous smile who spoke non-stop rapid fire German. To us this trip had extra special meaning as it was the first time in the last 10 days that Jeannette has left the confines of the clinic. She was very tired but it was well worth the effort.
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So glad to read about your sight seeing trip. Good. Fresh air!
ReplyDeleteJeannette and Alan, so nice to see you up and about cruising the small towns of Germany. I hope the stimulation from the lights, sights,and people reenergizes you!! You have been in my thoughts over Thanksgiving and have made it an extra special one for me. I have said a prayer for all those at the clinic as well. I have no doubt your optimism and kindness is infecting all of Germany. Lots of love, LIz
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanette and Alan,
ReplyDeleteYes, it is really nice to see you slipped outside of the clinic and strolled around town. Germany is a very nice country, I enjoyed it alot when I visited Bob last year. Hope you have chance to see moreo of it. We had a small gethering at Mike Chen's house yesterday, everyone prayed for you. They all asked Bob to give you a kiss for each of them next week when Bob drives up to see you. So you probably will get a kiss from Lee, Mike, Grace, Vincent, Martin, Ellen, Alice, Kathy, Bob, me, ... and many more. We all miss you very much and hope you get well soon. Please rest a lot, and do not east any sweet stuff. Hope to see you soon!
- Ann Chao