GUSTROW to ROSTOCK, GERMANY  8/9 (SUN) 8:30 to 2:30 only 30 miles

Not in a hurry today-Armand has gotten bikes out of garage & made 3 trips down 50 steps with luggage. Tour bus left  by 8:00. Finally ready-man asks me where we’re from-TX. Says-I was in AUSTIN-at BERGSTROM AFB. We’re from Austin. Also in Sacramento-learning to fly jets & then Austin for phantom jets. Small world-my dad in Army & they sent him to Germany. Get to Schwaan-Verena & Wes sitting at table-stop for delicious sweet rolls-cold coke-hot chocolate. Wind is more a factor today & cool 75. High point is house with Statue of Liberty & American flag out front. Big yard w/4 BUFFALO, 2 CAMELS, GOATS, SHEEP all together-it was better than a zoo. Also met Nina & Brooks (Swiss) when we stopped & they were picking little plums off trees. Staying at Raddison Blu tonight-great room, air conditioning, tub, 4 pillows & for Armand 1st hotel that has wash cloths! Impressive East German town-large-has Pizza Hut, Mc D, Burger King-we choose Subway. See Wes-tell him how wonderful our room is- they’re at another hotel, small, no ac.