Reunion Weekend

Based on information from a friend of mine, we made a bee-line for Lübbecke for the bier brunnen fest on 11.Aug. What I didn't anticipate is that he had also been in contact with my host family and made arrangements for us to stay with them! Our limited access to email meant I missed about 4 emails with the details, so it was to our surprise on Friday, to learn that we should NOT camp at Osnabrück, but should proceed directly to Lübbecke.

It was my host-father's 70th birthday celebration and the entire family was in town. We were invited to join them - with us staying in the house, in my old room (thanks, Susanne!).


My navigation skills led us out on some tiny country roads. Dan's well versed (again) at driving in awkward situations. We arrived in one piece and the family had added the American flag to the flag pole out front to welcome us. By the end of the weekend, they simply hung the "UNO" flag - because there were so many different nationalities staying for the festivities.





We enjoyed a very warm welcome and it made quite the impression on Dan and the girls. Lots of excellent food and friends by which to enjoy our first week in Germany.







Flags outside the house - thank you for the warm welcome!





Megan's view of the bierbrunnen fest in Lübbecke. 3Euro for two drinks and you keep the awesome stein! Nice!