Germany

Today I woke up at 11 and began to get ready. It was amazing to actually sleep in. A typical day starts at 8:30. I am sharing my room with Jenny (my step-sister’s husband’s cousin), whom is 16. She didn’t wake up until 12. I tip-toed around for an hour getting ready trying not to wake her. 

 

This is jenny (my step-sister's husband's cousin) and me from earlier this week.

We ate lunch, and then got in the car and headed towards Baden Baden, Germany. It usually takes about 45 minutes if you take the Autobahn. It took us 2 hours. We took the scenic route and stopped at a little shop. I got some souvenirs for all of the guys in the fam. Can’t wait to see you all! 

 

Once we got to Baden Baden, we were surprised to see a car show going on. Well, we walked through and saw some very pretty, old cars. Then we window shopped. I had to pay to use the WC today, 50 euros- which is equivalent to about 75 cents. 

We didn’t take the long route back- we took the Autobahn. We hit 140 mph! Crazy, in a VW Van. Did you know that there is actually a speed limit, but it is so high that only certain cars can even go that fast. 

I’m all packed up! We leave for Frankfurt, Germany tomorrow at 6 am (11pm Alabama time). It takes 2 hours to get there, and our flight takes off at 12. We are supposed to get into ATL at 4 (ATL time), but probably won’t get out of the airport until 5. ATL has 2 custom gates that we have to go through. We then will drive to Birmingham. Most likely won’t be getting in until 8 or 9. 

 

My car is still at the church, I need to get my dad to pick it up and drop it off at my mom’s house with the keys. (If you are reading this dad, please do that. I’ll call you later.) I want to go to church tomorrow. I hope jet-lag allows me to.

 

Well, wish me luck with luggage arrival and smooth travels. You know me, always picking the flight with heart attacks and naked men. My luggage never arrives with me, but hopefully tomorrow- with no connections- it will make it to ATL.

Miss you all, and see ya soon.