Deutschland, Das ist gute!

Lawrence and Sarah in a state of pre-football match, face-painted vigor.

Preparing for Germany's victory over Portugal in the European Championship

Livin' it up earth-friendly style in Offenbach with Sarah and our friend Martin

Sarah snapped this scenic photo of the Frankfurt skyline as we cruised across the Mein river which meanders in and around the ultra-modern German city nicknamed "Meinhattan." We were told that the city is very American and experienced it for ourselves. We did feel at home there, but not due to imposing man-made structures.

We were happy to be with "family" in Germany where we stayed with good friends. They showed us generous hospitality and introduced us to some great German meals (no, we didn't have Frankfurters), sights, and ways of life. Thank you Herr und Frau Badzura, Martin and Jane too :).

We eased our way back into France through the Alsatian city of Strasbourg, a pleasing mix of French and German cultures. Sarah and I decided to do something BIG for the end of our time together. Providentially, France was having it's "Fete de la Musique" on the last night of our trip. We listened to everything from duling bagpipe bands in front of the beautiful, clay-rose colored cathedrale to Euro dance club mix with fog machine and everything in between.

What an unforgettable way to end Sarah and Lawrence's "Europe '08" Ich liebe dich, Sarah :)