I arrived in Frankfurt without any issues. There was a slight mishap with my baggage in that I was waiting for it at the wrong spot. Who knew the airline would actually take my luggage to the train station for me?
The next day our relocation specialist took us to get our visas and get us registered with the city of Bonn. Apparently you aren't supposed to smile in your pictures for any government issued documents / ids. I was reprimanded and required to go take new pictures. Just my luck considering the photos I brought turned out really well. I guess I'm destined to have bad photos for my licenses and passports. We are now official residents of Bonn.
That first Saturday (July 12th) we went shopping to look at electronics. We found it a little daunting to think about all of the stuff we needed to buy - washer, dryer, coffee maker, TV, satellite receiver, phone, hairdryer, iron, fan and on and on. We ended up buying a hairdryer and a cheap pre-paid phone for me. It is great to have a way to get in touch with Jim while I'm out and about.
That night we were invited to a co-worker of Jim's. They just moved to Germany from Atlanta but are originally from Chile. Another couple from Sweden were there as well. It was nice to have a social night out.
Sunday, July 13th we went to Aachen which borders Belgium and the Netherlands. The cathedral in Aachen is in the center of town and was built in 800 and was Charlemagne's palace chapel. Some of the lower ceilings were covered in a decorative mosaic including semi-precious stones so it sparkled. It has an octagonal dome which was much different than the Gothic style of Cologne's cathedral (Dom). Jim and I both liked this cathedral over the one in Cologne.
While in Aachen we had lunch at a little Italian spot right next an old roman archway. The food was really good and the ambiance was perfect with an outdoor table and a view of the cathedral.
Aachen was a great day trip and we'd definitely go back for a visit. When we went it was Sunday so all the shops were closed but it looked like there would be pretty good shopping.
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