Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Sept 20, 2010

We packed our bags and kissed Weimar goodbye this morning and were on the road again.  Before we reached Regensburg, Herr Orr had us take a drive though a charming little town close to Amburg named Pottenstein. This town had a creak going through the middle of it. It went along side the road, bridges went over it, it flowed and flowed. The water was so clear and there was an abundance of life in and around the water. Thinking back on it, I cannot help but think about Christ. He is live a river of fresh water. He should be running throughout your life as this creak did in the town in Pottenstein. Through Christ you will have life in abundance and everything will be as  clear as the water. The peaceful sound of the flowing water is like the peace that Christ brings.  
We stopped and looked at the water, but Jerry told us to turn around and look. Turning around, we were surprised with an amazing view. Back behind the houses in front of us was a large estate that seemed to be built out of the cliff. The rock seemed to be one with the house. I wonder when the house was built. It looked as old as the rock cliff it was build on. It was so beautiful. You can see the house to the left here. Notice that there are windows along the part of the building with arches. I wonder what it’s like in there… Mystery that… 
We continued on our journey home but made one final stop. We stopped at a little place along the main road that had the most interesting form of ride. It was a flume, bobsled like thing. There were two tracks, one that didn’t have a seat belt and one that did. The slower track and the faster track. But it was said that the slower track felt faster. Naturally we had to all go on, well most of us did anyway. And naturally we all had to go on the track that was said to feel faster. And naturally I had to try them both. That ride as insane and I’m not even sure it was legal. It’s a miracle that I am still alive! Nah, it’s probably super safe. But it was way too fun to be all that safe.  Above was a picture of the track. It went through a little wood and all around and over a small hill. The faster track with the seatbelt was the track that has the net for extra protection. Both tracks were different designs. The slower track was like going down a very long mettle slide. It was also very much like bobsledding. But personally I have never bobsledded. The second and faster track with the safety precautions was designed more like a roller coaster. They were both a lot of fun. If you ever get the chance, you should do it!

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