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I'm Leaving For Germany Tomorrow


Ursa Major

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Hello everybody,

I just thought I'd let you know that I will be leaving tomorrow for Germany, and won't be back for six weeks (on August 17th).

I don't expect to be able to check in too often while I am gone. I hope all of you have a great summer. I checked the weather report for Hamburg, Germany, and the next ten days is nothing but cold temperatures and rain (most days call for severe thunderstorms). I have my rain jacket and umbrella in my carry-on, so I am definitely prepared!

I'll 'see' you all when I get back!


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Hope you have a great time! :) Let us know how you find eating gluten-free there...my fiance is (half) German, and we plan on touring there at some point.

kevsmom Contributor

Have a great trip. I look forward to hearing from you when you return.

Cindy

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Ursa,

Have a good, safe trip! I'll miss you around here, but I know how much you've looked forward to this trip, and I'm so glad you're going to be able to spend some time over there.

Hope that rain goes away quickly and you can enjoy better weather while there.

Take care, and have a nice, relaxing time :)

CarlaB Enthusiast

How wonderful! It's finally here! I know you've been waiting for this for a long time. I hope it's everything you have hoped for.

blueeyedmanda Community Regular

Have a safe trip and enjoy it. I have always wanted to travel to Germany.

Phyllis28 Apprentice

Have a super trip.


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psawyer Proficient

Have a good trip. I'll "see" you again in August.

lonewolf Collaborator

Hope you have a wonderful trip!

Lisa Mentor

Have a wonderful time away. Enjoy every minute of your trip.

Rusla Enthusiast

You have a really great time. I am sure you are excited.

aikiducky Apprentice

I don't know if you will still see this, but I hope you have a wonderful time!

We've had lots of rain and thunder here in Holland as well. Yesterday evening we had lightning cracking straight above the house, scary...

Pauliina

back from a short quick visit to Finland...

Canadian Karen Community Regular

I know that you are already left, but if you check in, have a wonderful time!!!!

Hugs.

Karen

elonwy Enthusiast

Oh awesome. Have a great time! Would also love a gluten-free report, as I'll be going there in November for two weeks.

bluejeangirl Contributor

Hope you have a great time. A time to relax and reflect. Its going to be hard to come home. :)

Gail

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