Hello from Germany!

We have arrived in Baumholder, Germany! Let me catch you up on our exciting week in our new home.

April 5th we took off early in the morning for the Denver Airport. 2 suitcases, 2 backpacks, a dog kennel and a nervous puppy (Ella, not me). We arrived in Baltimore around 3pm where we had to pick up our luggage and dog so we could check in on the military flight. The day seemed to go on forever with checking our stuff in, waiting to check Ella in, and then loading up a double-decker plane.

We finally hopped on the plane at midnight where we sat on the top deck. Taylor wasn't kidding when he said these military flights are uncomfortable and crammed! We shared the plane with a ton of military men and women and for the next 7 hours (thank you headwind!) we tried to get into comfortable sleeping positions.

We arrived into Ramstien AFB at about 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Since the process getting to Germany took forever it only made sense that everything moved slowly here too. Maybe we were just so excited to be in Deutschland that it FELT like forever.

After getting our bags and our dog we met Taylor's sponsor (who has been incredibly helpful through this entire transition) and we cruised on the Autobahn to Baumholder! This week we have been staying at the Lagerhof Inn. It's a little apartment suite so it has been comfortable and nice while adjusting to the time and new culture. 

Taylor has been in-processing this whole week with a bunch of classes and paperwork. Ella and I have been walking here and there trying to navigate our way around post. We found a dog park (a fenced in old baseball field) for her to run around in. Everything is pretty close to each other since the post is fairly small but don't let the "it's only one mile away" fool you! There are hills. Lots and lots of hills! It's been a good workout to say the least.

Yesterday was a very exciting day for us! We checked out a few apartments on post and picked one! They are way nice and super cute with an awesome view of the town. My favourite (german google wants it spelled that way) part about the apartment is the location. It is right next to the pedestrian gate that leads you right into the town. Living on post is a new experience for me and I was worried that I was going to feel trapped. With the pedestrian gate out my front steps I feel like I can still be connected to the world!

Last night Taylor and I made our way into the town for the first time. We wandered around the narrow streets and then soaked up the unusual sunlight while sipping a beer. Dinner was at this BBQ restaurant called Zum Stadtkrug. People here have been raving about it and now I know why. They have a variety of food but are known for their ribs and steak. They grill the meat right in front of you on a wood oven and then serve it to you with the homemade bbq sauce on the side. We were blown away with how tasty everything was!

I am not sure exactly what I was expecting but Baumholder has definitely gone above and beyond my expectations! Between the beautiful scenery, buildings, and people I am so excited that I get to call this place home for the next few years.