july 22

July 22nd (sunny, but not as warm)]
Alfred and Anneliese, determined to keep us as long as possible, insisted that we not only have breakfast, but must stay for a roast beef, potato dumplings and blaukraut (red cabbage) lunch. It will be so nice to be able to leave a monetary gift in the mailbox for them to see tomorrow after we leave because they have been so very generous to us. As well as a box of alcohol and homemade jams, a variety of specialty canned foods, sausage and cheese, she made food for us to eat along the way including cake.
Immediately after breakfast, we followed up the invitation to the Storck’s home to see a traditional dress of the Hessen area worn by their 15-year-old daughter Katerina. They were very hospitable and we hope to see them again one day.
Finally, in the mid-afternoon, after pictures and emotional goodbyes, we hit the backroads towards Nurnberg. The drive was very pleasant and it was nice to be on our own again. Finally arrived in the only campground in Nurnberg. It was extremely crowded and we were lucky just to find a spot to park.
Georg was a little upset to discover his camera was not working anymore and would be looking to get it fixed tomorrow or purchase another.