Hilpoltstein, Germany

Flat Stanley was extremely lucky to fly to Germany to spend time with Emmaline's family!  Here is the letter I received from Emmaline's Opa & family!  (Opa means grandpa in German!)  

Dear Ms.Lewis, dear Emmaline, and dear 4th graders,

We all had a lot of fun with Flat Stanely.  Thank you very much!  Flat Stanley arrived on 13th of October 2012 at Hans-Sachs-Str.19 / Hilpoltstein.  The weather was partly sunny, party cloudy, and about 13°C (that's about 55°F).  Hilpoltstein is a small town with about 12,000 inhabitants in Bavaria, Germany.  Nearby, we have an artificial sea, where we can swim, ride a bike, rent a boat, or just walk around.  In August, there is a huge historical play about a widow, the countess Dorthea, who decided to live in our town after her husband had died in the 17th century.  About 600 inhabitants of Hilpoltstein, dressed in historical costumes, are part of the play.  On that weekend, there's also a fair, where people from all over the surroundings are joining us.  Flat Stanley also met Emmaline's German relatives, her grandgrandfather, Rudi, her mother's Aunt Barbara & Uncle Bernd, her mother's cousins Benedikt, Clara & Dorothee (who just celebrated her 17th birthday the day Flat Stanley arrived!).  He couldn't say hellow to Amelie, another cousin, but he had a nice time with Benedikt's girlfriend, Jasmin & Clara's boyfriend, Oliver.  Stanley also visited a lot of places at our town, like you can see in the pictures.  So don't be sad, but Flat Stanley decided to stay here, but he sends you kisses & hugs!  Have a lot of fun with your great project!  

Greetings from Germany, 

Emmaline's Opa with Family 

What an awesome letter!  The pictures were amazing, too!  We are glad Flat Stanley had such a wonderful time in Germany!  Thank you again!!

Flat Stanley went to the local elementary school!  

Fun with Emmaline's Family!  

Stanley & Opa

Stanley & Benedikt

Stanley & Clara

Stanley & Dorothee

 Stanley with Jasmin, Benedikt & Clara

Stanley got to see many historic castles & churches while in Hilpoltstein.  He even got his picture taken with the Master of the Castle!  

Stanley enjoyed a delicious duck dinner! 

Here is Stanley with Barbi & her friends outside of the Burg Apotheke... in Germany, that is their Pharmacy/Drug Store, similar to our Walgreens, Rite Aids, and CVS's.  

Stanley poses with the Bavarian Flag