Day 8 - 5/15/2023 - Munich

Most had time yesterday and today to spend time doing cultural things, ie museums, zoos, etc. We gathered at 4pm for a phenomenal walking tour of Munich. I think they really enjoyed the tour guide we use. All are well and we look forward to an active set of days to finish out the program. 

Day 7 - 5/14/2023 - Stuttgart/ Munich

We all arrived safely to Munich this morning. Most did laundry throughout the day and we were able to check in just before 3pm. Tomorrow, we have a leisurely morning and will proceed with our scheduled walking tour of Munich in the late afternoon. All are doing well. 

Day 6 - 5/13/2023 - Stuttgart

Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum, and a major wrench in the plan…

The German trains are striking tomorrow night at 10pm…they cancelled our trip to Munich for Monday. We set aside funds for emergencies and have never had to use it to date in the way we did today. We scheduled an extra night in Munich tomorrow and moved our train ride to tomorrow morning. It is really the best time in our itinerary for this to happen because tomorrow was their free day…and now they will have it in Munich. Phew!  I hope all goes smoothly tomorrow as we execute Plan B.

All are doing well and are ready to move on tomorrow…

Day 5 - 5/12/2023- Freiburg to Stuttgart

We checked out of our hotel and went to the Institute for Solar Energy to learn about their research past and a bit present. Then, we hopped a couple trains to get to Stuttgart. This group is soooo good that we made a 5-track, 2 minute change between trains. TOLL!!! Frühlingsfest (Spring Featival) is happening and rivals Oktoberfest! This has happened only once before in the program over the 9 previous times we have come to Stuttgart.  

Day 4 - 5/11/2024 - Strasbourg, France

We had much success touring Strasbourg. We did a canal boat ride to learn more about the UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Then, all had free time for about four hours to explore the Grand Íle area. This is a really cohesive group and it’s nice to see them enjoy the program each day. All are doing well. 

Day 3 - 5/10/24 - Freiburg/ Rieselfeld/ Vauban

20km on bike…12km on foot…that was today’s adventure as we explored Freiburg and surrounding sustainable-living burbs…All are in good spirits and doing well.

Day 2 - 5/9/23 - Freiburg / Emmendingen

We started the day with breakfast, seeing the town market, touring castle ruins, and seeing sustainable farms. Everyone seems to be without jet lag and have done well today!