We simply love Norddeich! The weather is glorious, our Youth Hostel is right behind the dyke. Sandy beach and giant playground are inviting us to stay. However, the accommodation is booked the following night and we must push on to Esens/Bensersiel, 44 km away.
But before the start our day, we have got one big surprise for Heinz. No-one had mentioned a word before, and certainly not Heinz himself. However, we have not forgotten that the 12 September is his birthday. The first birthday that he celebrates in a Youth Hostel, for more than 60 years! He gets a double bounty chocolate and a packet pf gummy bears from us, as well as a plate of tomatoes and cucumbers from the chef at our hostel. We must be on a trip to be content with such presents!
When we arrive at Esens/Bensersiel, our Youth Hostel is busy with 4 school classes on their annual school excursion, all staying for the week. Two of those classes are Year 4 kids. We make friends with them instantly, especially with Armin and Fabian who invite us over to play table tennis and pool billiard with them. I love Youth Hostels!
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| Youth Hostel breakfast at Norddeich, with Birthday Boy Heinz in the foreground |
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| Heinz' presents: bounty, gummy bears, tomatoes and cucumbers. |
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| Approaching Greetsiel for lunch. The world-famous Pilsum Lighthouse in the background. |
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| Being touristy at Pilsum Lighthouse. |
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| Oma Elke at the end of the day. |
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| Birthday boy Heinz. |
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| Opa Siegfried. |
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| Aunt Petra. |
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