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Monday, November 12, 2007

Germany, reunite, feast on life's riches... in other words, spoil ourselves after a trip well done

After I left to meet Kakofon in Slovenia, Fitzy and Joel continued on for another week of riding in Romania. Later we all met back in Prague, spent one night in my old flat before leaving for Germany the next day. After an overnight bus, we arrived at the house and winery of Fitzy's friend and former coworker from New Zealand, Christian. He was a great host, and from the second we arrived, he opened up his home, which was warm, relaxing, and comforting, and made us feel welcome. He gave us a private "tasting" of all his family's wines, which were fantastic, especially a Riesling he handcrafted from a very dry year, to create a taste I've never experienced before. It was a good bottle. Over the next three days he took us to various friends and former schoolmates of his, whose families also own wineries in the region. Each one was a unique experience. Here are some highlights from the days I actually had my camera:
White wine grapes, Rhine River valley

Rose in Vineyard

Joel, Fitzy, Christian's Girlfriend, Christian's friend Jacob (who's family owns the vineyard we're currently in), and Christian.


A video from Jacob's Vineyard, a truly remarkable place, and where the best sweet wines I've ever tasted are made.


Going for a nice view, Jacob's vineyard


Fitzy, walking, tasting. Jacob's vineyard.

Another Vineyard- Bottles

The last night we were all together, Christian, Me, Fitzy, and Joel.

Germany was a brilliant way to finish our travels together. We reunited, reflected, told and retold stories. We kicked our feet up and looked back over how far we'd come, all we'd done. We shared some laughed, talked of the future, and in the end, simply counted all we'd collected and let it go. Thanks to Fitzy, and especially Christian for putting it together. It was one fine way to end the trip.

1 Comments:

At 2:53 PM, Blogger Liz said...

Greg, that sounded like an amazing trip. I would love to bike across Europe sometime. I've enjoyed reading your blog from time to time. Not sure if you remember me, but this is your old friend Liz from college. Glad things are well for you. Sounds like you are living the dream.

 

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