mama kommt!
MOM IS COMING! I know how to say this in German (see title) because we have to tell Liam that all the time.
Guys, things have been CARAZZZY around here. Last weekend was Bierborse, a beer festival here in Karlsruhe, and yesterday I headed up to Bad Durkheim for their annual wine festival, Wurstmarkt. They serve wine by the half liter. You can imagine how I’m feeling today. Anyways, beyond the festivals and enjoying the last few days of summer, I have been doing some mega trip planning. My mom and her friend arrive Thursday morning for her FIRST time in Europe! Needless to say, this trip has to be perfect. Momma’s gotta see what this amazing continent has to offer in just 10 days. Ok, so we aren’t covering the continent but I have a pretty good itinerary to embrace the excellent German culture while taking in the beautiful landscapes surrounding Karlsruhe.
Day 1: Karlsruhe
Days 2 & 3: Munich (and Oktoberfest!)
Day 4: Neuschwanstein Castle
Day 5: Bern, Switzerland
Day 6: Thun, Switzerland
Day 7: Baden-Baden, Germany
Day 8: Weinstrasse (Wine Road)
Day 9: Karlsruhe
Day 10: Heidelberg
We are renting a car for the trip. I love train travel, but in this case auto is the cheaper alternative. Many of these will be day trips while staying here in Karlsruhe with my family, which will be so nice. They have heard so much about each other, it is about time everyone actually gets to meet! We are also planning on cooking them a good ole Texas steak dinner, which will be cool. I hope the steaks make it through customs 
omg this sounds like its going to be the most AMAZING trip! i am so so jealous. i hope you have the best time
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hooray for visitors! it is most definitely worth the money to spend 2 glorious hours in the caracalla thermalbad (baths) in Baden-Baden. my mom and i left feeling like new women after she visited a few years ago! also, i'm sorry to tell you that the picture for baden-baden is actually a picture of heidelberg
definitely a city worth TWO pictures, though! enjoy your travels!
I know your mama will have a wonderful time. I had a great time just looking at these pictures! I can't wait to see all the great ones you take. Enjoy her visit.
@Bekah – dumb me, thanks for pointing that out. I should have probably noticed since I've been to Heidelberg and such.
wow beautiful shots i would so love to visit
That is going to be a great trip–y'all are going to have a blast! I can't wait to see your pictures!
No worries – its not your fault that the pic was incorrectly labeled! I only noticed because I live in HD
now you can make it your goal to take a really great picture in baden-baden to post yourself!
Sounds SO great
It's crazy how close we are to each other. Steven and I are planning a trip to Munich and Neuschwanstein also!
your mom is going to have a GREAT time!!! and what a cool way to experience europe for the first time…from a true tour guide who will show her all of it…not just tourist sites!!!
So fun!! Ya'll will have a great time. And what a perfect part of the year to come visit. Everything will be beautiful. Especially the wine trail. Yum yum!
ah, i love all of these places! this post makes me happy to live in deutschland.
Oh my gah, not gonna lie, I'm kind of a jelly bean right now, just THINKING about your upcoming adventures!
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Oh I just love Heidelberg! It's such a pretty town. Hope you have a great time