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It’s all about the people!

Yesterday somewhere in Wisconsin. We just had that great party at my friends house. All these wonderful people coming over to grill, eat, drink and talk.

Most of them I’d already met one or two times on former visits, some not. And it was such a good experience to have the chance to be together with so many open-minded, smart, interesting, lovely people.

Why do I feel the need to tell this?

Because there is a lot of rejection, misunderstanding, whenever I talk about how much I love to visit the US. I’m not blind to the reality in this country, on the contrary, I try to stay informed about the political situation. But when it comes down to the point why I like to come over visiting, then it’s (now) mostly because of the people.

Well, sure I like the nature too, all the great National Parks, the driving through the country, the campgrounds and short visits in those fascinating big cities.

Sometimes, when people ask me ‚which part of the country do you love most‘, I have fun answering ‚Wisconsin‘ – you should see their faces, probably thinking something like ‚we always knew Germans are kind of crazy‘ ;-).

Over the last few years I added some more special places like Indianapolis and Marco Island, though the farm in Wisconsin with all its ‚inhabitants‘ hopefully will always be my home far from home.

So this is a huge THANK YOU to everybody out there, making me feel so welcomed in your country, and a reminder to all of us, don’t simply judge, listen and talk, cause it’s all about the people!

 

Surprise! Surprise!

Here comes the story about my – almost – secret travel to Wisconsin, USA.

As some of you already know, I have a very special home in Wisconsin at the farm of my friend Nan and her husband Jeff. How we both met is a story of its own, I might tell some day in the future.

A few weeks ago I had the idea to come visiting Nan for her birthday, and probably make it a surprise. So I talked to her husband about it, and he was thrilled. There was a lot of planning, writing and excitement between the two of us, and it also turned out as a real challenge, to not let it slip. There were a few (serious) obstacles on the way, but after spending a great day in Chicago I made the drive to the farm early in the morning.

The birthday cake!
The birthday cake!

Nan was supposed to arrive in the evening, Jeff hade made a cake, and she didn’t have a clue. We’d really managed to keep it a secret.

When Nan arrived I was hiding in the house, and seeing her again was a very emotional moment. Wow, keeping this a secret was such a hard work, and I probably will never do something like this again, but seeing her surprised face was … a memorable moment!

So now I just indulge in being here!

Life, friends, family and dogs are treating me good right now!

Lady Keeper - waking me up in the morning by licking my face - priceless ;-)
Lady Keeper – waking me up in the morning by licking my face – priceless 😉
My friend Scooter, he doesn't have to lick, just look into his eyes and you're done!
My friend Scooter, he doesn’t have to lick, just look into his eyes and you’re done!

Da bin ich

Downtown Chicago
Downtown Chicago

Ein kleiner Nachtrag zum vorigen Artikel: Ich bin geflogen. Hatte einen tollen Tag in Chicago und geniesse nun den Fruehling in Wisconsin.

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'Meine' Farm in Wisconsin
‚Meine‘ Farm in Wisconsin