Day 4 – Mannheim

We awoke after a sleepless night being disturbed by the constant noise of trucks passing by all night. They seemed to be empty as they passed by hence they seemed louder than normal.

At 10:00am we were ready when Hartmut arrived to take us back to their house for breakfast. We all jumped in the car including the dogs. Claudia had laid out a sumptuous spread which we duly devoured. I was able to catch up on some emails and changes needed to the web sites.

Later Hartmut and I went to the technology stores. I was looking for a satellite receiver for the van. Conrads did not have anything however Hartmut did buy another internet radio. This now makes a total 30 he now owns.We then went on to Media Market and I was offered a complete portable satellite kit €89 but I really only wanted the receiver so I left it. We then went to the accessory shop at the stellplatz but the units for sale where far too expensive.

Claudia had arranged that we have dinner with some of their friends Anton & Maria. They arrived at the house at 18:30 and we had a table booked at an Italian restuarant  close by. Anton and Hartmut had worked together 40 years ago and had been friends ever since. Maria was a doctor and had her own practice. They both spoke good english and we had a lovely meal together before returning to the van around 22:30.

Another sleepless night to look forward to. I eventually fixed my iBoost but still could not pick up the free Wifi from the Motorhome dealer where we are staying.