The Road Through Kiel
We left the Volvo dealership with only 5 miles to drive to arrive at the ship and we still got lost! We drove the car up the ramp, hopped out and went to our stateroom for a 13 hour boat trip from Gothenburg (gyoatbuhrg) Sweden to Kiel, Germany.
Once in Germany, “Lucy” had a great deal of difficulty getting used to Europe. But we eventually found our Bed & Breakfast in Keukenhof, Netherlands and will be staying here for the next 2 days.
But let me tell you about the Autobahn…it’s raining, new car, new country, and the speed limit is 120! We stayed to the right at a respectful 70 mph. That was fine, until 2 Smart cars passed us (we didnt count the Citroens and Mini Coopers). We found the replica of “Noah’s Ark” in Dracken, and are near the flower fields which we will keep for tomorrow’s adventures.
It’s been a difficult day with being lost and everything in German or now Dutch. Marriage is a daily commitment…we will try again tomorrow.
Tags: autobahn, citroens, dracken, ferry, flowers, gothenburg, keukenhof, kiel, marriage, mini cooper, noah's ark, smart cars
i told you, better you than me!! And getting lost brings out the worst in people! Just remember it’s the journey not the destination (unless you get car sick). Make the most of your journey and getting lost is part of the adventure. Just don’t be so stuck on a time frame. It will help you relax. AND remember, don’t play the blame game. It’s nobody and everybody’s fault. When you are traveling, it’s so easy to blame the other person for what when wrong (even when it’s obviously their fault), but it is so divisive. Love you! Excited for you guys! The car looks great and I’m jealous. I think we will buy a new volvo in the upcoming years!!
Lucy? thats the best you could do? you hold a “poll” but then don’t wait for any answers? I heard those flower fields are known as “The Garden of Europe”
And cmon, just 70mph? open her up. Though, aren’t you supposed to keep speed to a minimal for a period of time with new cars? or is that just the older new cars.
I really enjoy all the pictures that are on the photos page!
Why is your car a girl? Why not an European name?
i think that is a good idea. IF you are gonna name the car, it should be a name from europe. She was born in sweden.
I thought Lucy was the name of your GPS? And I love how KC is giving you advice….:-) But it sure sounds good to me…way to go KC!
Lucy is the GPS we found out later. Wow, you were on top of that misleading. I didn’t know you and the gps were tight
How bout Helga for the name? Or Ingrid?
Juan, Think of something Swedish
Fyi
Lucy is the GPS
Ethel is the itouch(she is working out well!)
Marion is the Kindle
Hugs from Brussels, Belgium