5-6 Beilstein to Amsterdam (Sue)

We are back in Amsterdam in the loving home of neice Deb and her family.....but it sure was difficult to leave the Mosel River Valley.  We had our last delicious German breakfast provided by the Lipmann family.  Betty took some pictures which will be posted to show you the beauty and elegance of this room and also our innkeeper, David.  So we packed up, continued to look out at our view and imprint it in our minds.  We reluctantly made our journey to check-out.  David was there with his German hospitality to wish us well.  His father, Joachim, was also there and I spoke with him a bit.  He gave the business over to his son David and his wife, Anna, about 5 years ago.  David and his family now live in the main house and the grandparents have moved up the hill.  Joachim still comes down to do the night shift, so David and his hardworking wife and 2 kids can retire early.  You must leave your key if you leave the building and ring the bell when you return.  So they must stay up until everyone is home.  Joachim says rarely are people out past 10 or 11.  It's just not what the place is about.  People are there to relax and rest - not party and carry one.  After a sad good bye, we started off on our 4 hour drive to Amsterdam.  Tina and Derrick got us here, without fail, even though we drove through lots and lots of rain.  The girls were happy to see us, as we were to see them.  We have been relaxing, had a wonderful dinner served by dear Deb, and are about to go through some pictures.  Need to figure out what the last 2 days in Amsterdam will bring......stay tuned.    Early night - good night.