The Hilgedieks

Way back in the mists of time Sue and Steve and Chris Tyerman made their way to Germany. In that time they lived in the same apartment block as Reiner and Angela Hilgediek with their first son, Jens.

In the years since the Tyermans moved back to Australia and added Eva to the family and the Hilgedieks have had another 3 boys (that makes for a grand total of 4 boys!!).

Just before we headed overseas Jens visited us in Adelaide and we always intended on catching up when we were passing through Germany.

As we are very bad at planning things these days, catching up came in the form of going; 'We had better give them a ring otherwise we'll be in Italy before we get around to it' So although it was not intentional we ended up springing on the family with half a days notice. It is not all our fault though, we have never faced European hospitality so fully before, we mentioned we were within a few hours journey and before long we had a day trip to Munster, dinner and accommodation organised for us. We were helpless!!!

We briefly had the chance to catch up with Jens before he had to head to his new job right near-would you believe it- Goslar, and then spent the rest of the afternoon being shown around Munster by Reiner and Angela. We had a brilliant afternoon and night, completely relaxed and enjoyable. We couldn't stop apologising for the late notice but hopefully we weren't too much of a drag.

Hilgedieks, you must visit us in Australia so we can return your wonderful hospitality!!!!!!!

Photos: Angela, Reiner, Jens and Eva