Sunday, April 22 – Landsberg  an Lech and Garmisch-P

Bob’s first blog entry. Woo hoo!  I am more chronological minded than Liz so I will include a few posts in sequential order, more or less.  On Sunday we get a great tour of the charming medieval little town of Landsberg am Lech (Landsberg on the Lech River) from our friend Michael, who lives in nearby Kaufering. Quite a lovely place and Michael’s insights into the history of the place make it come alive for us. Visited a nearby church that was built by the residents that was astounding.  Say our goodbyes to Mike and his nice family and head out to Garmish in what becomes a bit of a sleet and snowstorm. Not ideal conditions for the Autobahn but German drivers, although usually driving very very fast, have the good sense to slow down when the conditions merit it.  Our GPS takes us on a much different and longer path than we had expected. Oh well!! The sun finally comes out and we enjoy a beautiful drive through the countryside and reach Garmisch eventually and check into the lovely small Hotel Staudacherhof.  Dinner at the hotel and then early to bed.  One of us has to work the next day. The Bavarian greeting is often “Gruss Gott” which means “Say Hello to God.”