Arrived in Germany Sunday 2/21

Kenneth and Cassie, class mascot at the airport in Denver.

Both legs to Dusseldorf went very well. Looked like Kenneth has done this before. Near the end of the second leg of 8 hours Kenneth got a little board and was ready to get out. After nearing a 16 hour day, can't blame him as I had my parachute on and was ready to go out as well.

We arrived, went through the check points and was greeted with a Xcell driver when we got out of customs. Driver was very nice, took us to our hotel, discussed future transportation etc, and left. Arrived at the hotel at 930am. Check in times are at 2pm. With out question, we were handed our key card and we went to our room. Awesome! For the price and research that we did, we are very pleased with the room and service from the hotel. The pictures and ratings do not come close to what we have. It is located in a business area, so its relatively quite. Plenty of room, one bedroom suite. We all took naps and walked around the hotel. Kenneth had a pina colada (virgin) with mom and a very nice, tall, cold Heiniken for dad. I do not drink much at all, but a beer today after a year felt and tasted great.

One thing to take note. Sunday in Germany is pretty much "closed". If you do not plan on bringing snacks and or at least some foods from home, make sure you save your peanuts from the plane cause that will be your dinner.... Kinda like that "cheap flyer" commercial. Although I have been there before, just not good with a family. Not enough peanuts... That is if your hotel does not have a bar or restuarant. The bar at the hotel was open and offered some burgers that we were more than happy to indulge and feast. We plan to do some grocery shopping Monday before Kenneths appointment.

Kenneth is checking out his new territory. Into everything, etc.

Very smooth and nice day today. More tomorrow. Thanks to everyone, Mrs. Taylor, and classmates!
david