Reconnecting

One of the best parts about our recent trip to Germany was the chance to reconnect with our son Jack, who has spent the last year teaching high school in Hagen, Germany, and with some of our German friends.

First, some photos with Jack...

Father and son at the Pompidou Centre in Paris

...And with his mama in the Jardin des Tuileries

Celebrating sister Mary's 21st birthday

Sightseeing with the whole group, including Aunt Gay

We also had the good fortune to reconnect with our German friend Tilman and his terrific family, spending the day with them tromping around historic Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Barvaria.

With Tilmon, his wife, and five of his six children

While in Munich, we caught up with Max and his girlfriend, Christina.

Years ago, Max was an exchange student at Louisville Collegiate.

And we had a reunion dinner with Laura and her family. Laura was an au pair for our friends Evan and Amelia last year in Louisville, and her family has been exceedingly welcoming to Jack this year.

Dinner in Dusseldorf with Laura and her family

So here's to travel -- and to reconnecting with family and friends.