Hi all,

As MacArthur said, "I have returned".

It's about 05:00 here in Madison.

I am not suffering from jet lag.

Our cats decided to tear a hole in the porch screen and escape.

They didn't know about the new timer for the water system.

My Lady Wife was awakened at 03:30 by two wet cats crying for help.

I was awakened at 03:45 to assist in retrieving two wet cats.

Summary of our visit to Europe.

Full report to follow.

We flew into Munich, rented a car and drove to Salzburg for a few days. From there we drove to Hallstatt and toured some lakes.

Hallstatt to Fuessen to see the castles.

Up the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, via Linderhof and Wies, for two nights and then down to Lake Constance (Bodensee).

Long day's drive to Beaune - stayed for a few days - then on to Alsace and Nancy.

Nancy to Filderstadt (near Stuttgart Airport), and then home to ATL.

A very nice 3 weeks of good food, good wine, great scenery and lovely people.

Welcome back, Ira!

Bonjour Ira, I hope you had a safe trip back home and you'll have a good night sleep this evening!
Don't forget to send me some of the pics you'd like to see in the video...
Good to see you back on fodors!
coco

Welcome back. Can't wait to read your report. Now I have your correct image when I read your posts. Are the cats okay?

Thank goodness the level of input just went up by 30%. I was in the Tarn while you were in Bodensee. It has been tough without you

Looking forwrd to hearing all about your trip Ira!

Oops thought there was something wrong with your back - ambiguous post!

Welcome back to the bosom of the Midwest, <i>mon ami</i>. There's no place like home. Sorry about the wet cats...but they got what they deserved, huh?

Anyway, count me among those looking forward to your report!

Welcome back, Ira.

Looking forward to reading of all your adventures. Bet they were the cat's miaow !

Hello, Ira. Glad you had a safe trip, I can't wait to hear more about it. Hope the cats are alright!

Johanna

yes we miss your posts! got any dirt on Coco?

Naughty Pal!

H'ira - Welcome back!

Ira !! I missed the light bulb so muchhhhh !! Waiting forward your report !

Welcome home. Glad you and the Mrs. are home safely. It sounds like you had a wonderful time.

Ira - how did you like Hallstatt? Must have been off-season. Did you do the Ice Caves? thanks.

Thanks for the welcoming words, folks.

It took me two days to rescreen the porch.

I'll be working on the trip report now.

Hi PQ,

Hallstatt was very nice. The season was just beginning. Flowers in bloom, beautiful weather, great views, not particularly crowded.

Welcome back, Ira, I hope all 4 of you are high and dry now!

Welcome back. I'll chime in on a report.

I missed calm rationality and humor while you were away!