Aachen... and home again

Claudia took me to Aachen, where I stayed with yet another dear friend, Manfred, and his lovely partner Rita. I hadn't seen him in over 15 years. Manfred had a near-fatal heart attack last year, so I was particularly grateful for the time we got to spend together!

Manfred & Rita in front of their recently-renovated, ultra-efficient house in Aachen.

Aachen cathedral - over a thousand years old.

Buying tea for my mom!

Back on the ICE, heading for the Frankfurt airport. Auf wiedersehen!