Trip to Germany
I visited the city of Gotha, in former East Germany, the first week
of last month. I e-mailed you prior to leaving and asked about
conditions over there. One of your staff members advised that it
might be a little rough. I am pleased to let you know that was not
the case at all. We had a wonderful trip. We stayed at the Hotel St.
Gambrin, proprietor Michael Lamm, in Gotha. I don't know whether the
hotel is rated, but in my opinion it is first class. Well furnished
and comfortable rooms, croissants and coffee with other breakfast
goodies every morning - very nice, indeed. The people we met in Gotha
were very hospitable. We had some wonderful times in a couple of
cafes and biergartens! You can certainly see the results of West
German renovation money, however. You can walk down one street and it
has been totally restored/renovated. However, a block over the
buildings looked like no one has touched them in fifty years. We
also visited Eisenach, Weimar, and the castle at Wartburg, all of
which were wonderful experiences. I highly recommend the Residenz
Café in Weimar for the food, drinks, and people watching.
All in all, everyone in our group had a wonderful time. I am a
musician by profession and I am determined to go back over there to
perform. However, I would like to take a group instead of having to
play by myself.
Keep up the good work with the show.
John
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