The German toilet has a square seat. To flush, you must push on the metal device on the wall. It uses less water than we do, but is quite effective.

Outside of our bedroom is a light switch and outlet combination. You get undressed for bed, then feel you must get dressed again to reach into the hallway to turn off the light! 

The refrigerator is behind the "cabinet" door.  The freezer is below and consists of several drawers.  The pantry on the right of the refrigerator pulls out.

German Refrigerators are hidden by what appear to be kitchen cabinet doors. This is Ryan and Kristin's kitchen.

The cheese pretzels from the local bakery are Kevin's favorite breakfast in Germany. He regrets that he will no longer see these delicacies in the USA.

Michael David is shopping with Mom and Nana in downtown Kaiserslautern.

We're in Germany!

Sharon looking out the deep protected window of Sickingen Castle in Landstuhl, Germany. No arrows can get back here!

Ryan and Kristin with Michael David in the front yard of the Sickingen Castle - Landstuhl & Ramstein, Germany are in the background. Michael is cold. We have been in Germany 3 days, and they have had snow for 3 days. Perhaps we should be celebrating Christmas instead of Thanksgiving.

Kevin & Sharon looking over Landstuhl and Ramstein, Germany. This is the front yard view of the Sickingen Castle. The yellow color between the top of our heads is a McDonald's sign - such a mismatch for the quaint architecture of these old German towns.

Welcome to our castle!

Kevin & Sharon in front of the Sickingen Castle at Landstuhl, Germany. built in 1160.

10 month old Michael David Tanner plays with his Nana at his church.

Sharon in front of old church in Kaiserslautern, Germany.  Preparations for the Christmas Bazaar are being done in the background.

Kristin is showing me the ruins of an ancient Roman wall in Kaiserslautern, Germany near her home.

Kristin in her hillside wooded yard. The first snow has fallen since they came to Germany 1 1/2 years ago. We are starting a walk in her town of Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Our first day in Germany included a tour of Ryan's office at Ramstein AFB. 

Thanks to Ryan and his family for serving our nation.

The Shower is Done!

Our master shower was well worth the wait. We wouldn't change a thing in our entire master bedroom - master bathroom remodel. Haven't seen it yet? Time for a visit!

Minnesota scenic stop

Sharon & Candice on the way to the Minneapolis airport. Kevin is our chauffeur.

Melius Breakfast, then business.

SISTERS: Sharon & Candice at Court House after purchase of Candice's new home in Cresbard.

Candice at Melius Breakfast

L to R:

Don Melius - black hat

Daryl Swanhorst - white hat

Orin Melius - yellow hat

Bill Melius 

Kevin Tanner - right foreground

L to R:

Denise Melius

Irene Melius

Sharon Tanner

Candice Seguin

Phylis Melius

Sharon Geist (waitress)
Foreground:

Jori & Brandi with mom Char Melius

L to R:

Dwight (side of head)

Phylis (orange top)

Char (burgandy top) with Brandi & Jori

Candice in foreground.