Moving and saying goodbye

Well, I (Major Moma) am leaving Germany shortly.  This has been our home for two years and it has been a wonderful experience.  My son has been fortunate enough to attend German Kindergarten (basically US pre-school).  And we have used our house as a base for traveling all over Western Europe.  

Last day in front of our house

We have had amazing times and the kids have experienced things I never would have dreamed possible when I was a kid.  

Berlin, Germany

Koln/Cologne, Germany

We drove all over Germany.  What wonderful people.  The Germans were so wonderful to our children and welcoming us to their country.  We thoroughly enjoyed the food, sights, culture, and the entire experience.

Lucerne, Switzerland

We passed through Switzerland on our way to Italy.  I really wanted to see the Swiss Alps, but it was too overcast.  But still, it was beautiful.

Pisa, Italy

In Italy we stayed in Tuscany.  Wow, the food and the landscapes!  We saw famous sites, Roman ruins, Etruscan art, and hills covered in olive trees.

Tuscany, Italy

Livorno, Italy

Volterra, Italy

We traveled to France a few times.  Sometimes a quick trip across the border.  A couple times we went on extended vacations.  

palace in the Loire Valley, France

Surprisingly, I think Amsterdam was my favorite city.  It was beautiful and had a fun energy.  Of course we avoided the seeder aspects of the city.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Leaving is definitely bitter sweet.  We all will  be glad to return to the US, a place where I can easily speak the language and go shopping after 6pm.  But, we have made some wonderful friends here.  And I am sad to leave them.  

Thank you for allowing me to share.

What is our next adventure?  As I said on Monday's post, we are moving to Alaska.  We will not have the same international adventures, but the outdoor activities are sure to be amazing.

Where are the favorite places you have lived or visited?