Monday August 11, 2008

 

 

Brethren Heritage Tour

 Berlin to Zurich – July 26 to August 7

 

Featuring

Bus Driver ~ Bruno

From Germany

 

 

He took great care of us, never causing us to feel concern for our safety.

 

 

He was always on time – usually waiting for us – beginning when we arrived at the Berlin airport.

 

 

If anyone from Schramm should read this – he is the best!

 

 

He made sure we boarded and exited the bus safely, and was especially concerned for Merlin.

 

 

He was more comfortable driving than talking – especially in English – since his native tongue is German.

 

 

He was alert to what was going on in the traffic around us.

 

 

He did, however, keep one secret from us during the first week – that there was a coffee pot on board! 

 

 

We were often amazed at how skillfully he maneuvered through narrow streets…

 

 

…and places not designed for busses.

 

 

The one time that we did see him laugh or smile, was when Gordon told jokes, which always involved Bruno.

 

 

 

We were honored when he thanked us at our farewell dinner. 

Gordon (right) told us that he had forgotten his burgundy bag when we got off the bus earlier in the evening, and when he told Bruno that they would have to go back to the bus – Bruno said, “I brought it in for you.”

Bruno, you are the best!