Aachen

Just a couple of quick pics to end Koln. First you see Ingrid with cousin Willie as we leave the area of the Dom and then a reflection of the bridge and the Dom in the windows of the Hilton Hotel where President Clinton stayed.

Next you see the main cathedral in Aachen which was begun in 800 AD. A beautiful church for sure, and the next picture is of the Rathouse. Don't misunderstand that. A Rathouse is the city hall and are usually very fine structures.

Then you can see Ingrid with cousin Gabi as they prepared more food. (Like I needed more food, but you know how polite I always am and so I am bringing home about ten pounds of memories! The final pic shows Ingrid and I with Horst Burkhard (another cousin) with his wife Katie. Also in the picture are Hanna's sister, Tante Ellie, and her brother, Onkel Erich. Tomorrow we will visit one more Tante (aunt) and then we will have seen all of Hanna's living brothers and sisters on this journey. What a treat!

Tomorrow also we will do some packing and preparing and perhaps spend a bit more time in Aachen. As wonderful a time as we are having we are anxious to return home to the church and the ministry that we love so much.