Tony and Friends

Working our way through the family tree brings us to my sister-in-crime Rita.

Hallo, and Danke for letting me write to you. Those are the only two German words I know, and for the next few days we are going to Munich without our guides. So, I will be able to tell everyone Hi and Thank You.
I am being cultured here in Germany. I have learned a few things about different ways of life.

First off I have made a new friend, Tony. He is this 10 year old boy that has this awesome bike!! Even though he didn't speak any English I am sure he has gone off some sweet jumps!! He is my new BFF. So I wanna give a shout out to Tony: HALLO TONY.

Tony and his sweet bike, I think it has pegs!

Secondly, it was an adventure driving to the Black Forest. I don't understand the driving system.
It needs to be noted that the Germans are like the most eco-friendly people ever. But, a little contradicting when if comes to driving. We did not turn on the A/C because it would use too much gas. Ok that makes sense to me. But someone needs to teach them about cruise control and gas mileage.

Brake lights mean nothing. If someone ahead of you taps their brakes, you don't slow down, you don't acknowledge them slowing. You simply wait until you are just about to rear-end them and then SLAM on the BRAKES! All is fair in love, war and now driving in Germany.  Also with the hills and curves it was a trip...I have never ever been car sick until then (and I like roller coasters). I will be much more calm driving down I-69 or I-75 from now on.

So during our adventurous car ride, we listened to the radio. I knew that America's #1 export was entertainment, but I didn't realize it was that big over here. My interpretation of the radio was like this:
Radio DJ: bla bla bla something something something....Pink "Perfect" bla bla bla
then Pink come on the radio.
Along with that on the play list was Rhianna, Katy Perry, and of course Hanson's "Mmm Bop" (now for you young kids Hanson is the older version of the Jonas Brothers) Can't wait until the Jonas Brothers catch on over here. Its gonna be CRAZY! Their European tour should be very successful.

My sisters and I re-lived our childhood as we ventured out into the Black Forest. The scenery was Beautiful! Mom described it like Hawaii. We seen water falls (and of course we climbed onto slippery rocks to get cool pictures of us by it). After that we found this old bunker from WWII and like 12 year old, we dared each other to go in it. Slightly creepy, yes. Very cool, of course!

Sisters: I'm in the black, Becca is standing up and Bobbi is in the so very German scarf. 

Bobbi found a few snails, (like Tony and I's friendship was quickly established, The snails and Bobbi hit it off wonderfully). She even helped one cross the road so it wouldn't get squished. She is quite the ....well I can't think of a good word to describe a person who helps a snail cross the road.

That is all I have for now, danke for this experience.
Rita