Our incredible weekend continued. Yesterday was Sunday morning, but not just any Sunday morning. This Sunday is a special day, because at church the service was full of music. Anneliese sang with the church choir and Jo played his trombone from the top of the church tower with his brass ensemble. We were invited to come along, so of course we did. Heidi and I listened from the street, while Jeff, Martin and the kids went up. It was beautiful – a very meaningful church service, and then a walking tour of the city that Anneliese arranged for us.
In the afternoon, Philipp Dohse (Jo’s son) and Cora Koch (Philipp’s girlfriend) took us to see Maulbronn. This monastery and town are a great example of medieval life. Jo is a member of the Maulbronner Kammerchor (chamber choir), so it was fun to see a place that means a lot to him. We have been staying with Jo and Philipp. They are great hosts and we have enjoyed chatting and drinking Jo’s excellent homemade Most (hard cider). This whole weekend has been terrific. It is truly amazing to see friendships that span years, continents and generations. What a blessing it is to be human and to be able to offer and receive hospitality. One day we hope to welcome Jo and Philipp and Cora or any combination of Dohses to Minnesota. We are most certainly blessed.
Today our time together had a very sweet ending with a visit to a candy factory and museum right here in Vaihingen/Enz. We had lots of fun and purchased lots of treats for the car trip to Eisenach. The above picture shows us with our purchases. Anneliese, Philipp and his brother, Jakob, helped us make our choices and are pictured with us.
In the afternoon, Philipp Dohse (Jo’s son) and Cora Koch (Philipp’s girlfriend) took us to see Maulbronn. This monastery and town are a great example of medieval life. Jo is a member of the Maulbronner Kammerchor (chamber choir), so it was fun to see a place that means a lot to him. We have been staying with Jo and Philipp. They are great hosts and we have enjoyed chatting and drinking Jo’s excellent homemade Most (hard cider). This whole weekend has been terrific. It is truly amazing to see friendships that span years, continents and generations. What a blessing it is to be human and to be able to offer and receive hospitality. One day we hope to welcome Jo and Philipp and Cora or any combination of Dohses to Minnesota. We are most certainly blessed.
Today our time together had a very sweet ending with a visit to a candy factory and museum right here in Vaihingen/Enz. We had lots of fun and purchased lots of treats for the car trip to Eisenach. The above picture shows us with our purchases. Anneliese, Philipp and his brother, Jakob, helped us make our choices and are pictured with us.
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