My Upcoming Trip

I am going on vacation on December 17th. I am going on a Rhine River Cruise from Switzerland through Germany with my sister and her family.
Last week I received an email from the Mayor of the Village of Gering in Germany. It was in German, but I could make out that he wanted to establish a friendship with the City of Gering in USA.
Upon doing some research, I discovered that on one of our stops, we will be 20 minutes from Gering, Germany. I emailed the mayor, and he promptly sent me his contact information and will come and pick me up and take me to see his "Gering" which is 400 in population.
I will keep you updated on this blog about my trip and my visit to Gering. I will try and post pictures as well.
Isn't technology wonderful! What are the chances that I would hear from Herr Pies 3 weeks before I leave and be 20 minutes from his city.
If you would like to see their website go to www.gering-maifeld.info. It is in German. However, there are pictures on it that you also can get a feel for his town.