Lured by the Pied Piper

We found the Pied Piper of Hamelin and were lulled by his music...good thing we were able to break free from his magic spell!

Another spotting of the Pied Piper.  Our magic FFT bag saved us this time!

What did you say?  You love Germany?  So do we!

Every town has had a beautiful fountain (or two), great cobblestones, and a grand town house (rat house).  We have figured out the lay of the land and are enjoying ourselves very much!

Bremen Town Musicians...and Two Talented Teachers

Cute pigs  :)

Can't wait to share the Bremen Town Musicians with our students.

Today we had another busy day...filled with mishaps and laughs (of course)!  Highlights include traveling from beautiful Trendelberg and going to Brakel.  Brakel had some adorable statues and quaint street shops and markets.  We learned that shopkeepers do NOT like their shops video taped.  Got it!  Cameras away :)  From Brakel we drove to Hamelin.  We are finally understanding the lay of the land and how to use the GPS in the car.  In Hamelin we found the Pied Piper and enjoyed his music as well as a few photo opportunities.  Several Germans warned us to not follow too closely or we might disappear!
From Hamelin we drove to Bremen and were instantly charmed by the gorgeous city!  This is a bustling metropolis compared to the sleepy villages we have been visiting.  We toured the center square both during the daytime and night.  Majestic and spectacular do not adequately describe how lovely the city and the buildings truly are. 

Hugs and joy to our family and friends that are following us!  A million thanks again to FFT!  We look forward to putting all of these experiences to work in our classrooms!