C & C globetrotting around the world…

Christoph’s brother Stephan and Carolin got married and we were very happy to be able to be part of the celebrations. In the morning, when everyone was ready, we took some pictures in front of the house and then drove to Mertesdorf to Schloss Gruenhaus. It belongs to Standesamt Ruwer, so Stephan and Carolin exchanged their vows in this nice castle. Just like at our wedding, it was Herr Werhan to perform the ceremony. He is a really nice man and his speech was very deep and personal. It shows that he doesn’t just do his job, he puts heart into it (at least for the Preusser marriages). Following the nice ceremony, we enjoyed the beautiful setting and had a cocktail. Whenever the sun hid behind the clouds, it got pretty chilly, but we chatted to some people and took lots of pictures.

From there we left with the “Just Married” and rattles attached to the bridal car and drove through the villages honking until we reached Landhaus St. Urban. It also has a nice location with a small lake and surrounded by green meadows. There too we had a cocktail before sitting down for lunch. It was a small wedding with only the close family and the witnesses, so we all fit at one long table. The decoration was nice, fitting with Carolin’s bouquet. We had a exquisite French-style lunch: delicate portions with fancy names and elegantly presented. Everything tasted really delicious and the service was impeccable. We now understand why the owner has earned a Michelin star for his restaurant. After lunch we all went to Preussers for the traditional afternoon “Kaffee und Kuchen”, including wedding cake.

The next day was Mother’s Day, so we woke up relatively early to pick up the bouquet for Christoph’s mom. After breakfast we went for a walk around Waldrach to walk off all the food and get some fresh air. The temperature was so pleasant and it was a nice walk. We also had to pack since the next day we left to South America. It’s weird to pack again for our world trip after 5 weeks in Europe with friends and family. It might take a little while until we get used to it again, but now it’s a different continent and a different world too. We had dinner reservations in Kasel, so some of us decided to walk and meet the others there. It was a beautiful May afternoon and we walked all the way through the vineyards until Kasel. The restaurant is owned by a wine producer. The food was indeed very good and the wine matching perfectly to the dishes. It was a nice Mother’s Day, After-wedding day as well as a nice way for us to end this part of our Eurotrip before heading off again. See you again in August, Old Continent!