Went to my first European soccer match as the local team Borussia Mochengladbach played Mainz in a Bundesliga Division 1 match. Very passionate fan base but much more civil than I expected. Almost like they were watching a Broadway play as they watched and analyzed the plot develop. The fan base behind the goal is another story! Crazy!! Fun time. Missed chance in the last minute as the fame ended in a 1-1 draw. Ready for bed and sadly, an early flight home tomorr...

Saturday night brought us to "The Longest Bar in the World," which is actually a collection of numerous bars in an area called The Altstadt, which encompasses about five times as many bars as The Gaslamp in San Diego has, if you can believe that. Went to a variety if places, including two of the oldest breweries in the area to dive bars, just like in Anerica, to a bar consisting of Germans playing classic rock. Amazing experience, including the street food, lik...

Took a train to the historical and beautiful city of Aachen, Germany where we met with a good friend from my days in New York City, Carsta. She gave us a tour of the city where Charlemagne is buried, and took us to a wonderful old coffee for lunch. Absolutely stunningly beautiful day, 72 and not a cloud in the sky.

Absolutely perfect weather this morning in Amsterdam. Went to the Anne Frank house. Powerful and sobering museum, one not to be missed.

The great cathedral of Cologne! Wonderful old town, with great Kolsch beer