Trip to Bochum

When Peter wondered aloud if they were at the right track, Ingrid told him, he must put faith in the system. The loud speaker then blared and everyone stood and ran for the staircase. The departure track had been changed from #6 to #2. As soon as In…

When Peter wondered aloud if they were at the right track, Ingrid told him, he must put faith in the system. The loud speaker then blared and everyone stood and ran for the staircase. The departure track had been changed from #6 to #2. As soon as Ingrid and Peter arrived at track #2, the loud speaker blared and everyone stood and ran back to track #6. As soon as Ingrid and Peter were seated, a passenger told them they were in the wrong seats. Ingrid confidently showed him their tickets, but they were for a different rail car. With only a few minutes left before departure, the ran to the correct car. All was then well. Peter is now permitted to express concerns regarding the German Railway system.

Wolfsburg. VW’s main factory.

Wolfsburg. VW’s main factory.

Germany plans to have all green energy by 2038.

Germany plans to have all green energy by 2038.

America artist Richard Serra’s sculpture Terminal greeted Ingrid and Peter as they exited the train station in Bochum.

America artist Richard Serra’s sculpture Terminal greeted Ingrid and Peter as they exited the train station in Bochum.

7th or 8th century ruins in the Schloss Park, Bochum.

7th or 8th century ruins in the Schloss Park, Bochum.

Peter and Ingrid with friends.

Peter and Ingrid with friends.

Richard Serra’s sculpture comes alive. Situation Kunst Museu. Bochum

Richard Serra’s sculpture comes alive. Situation Kunst Museu. Bochum

Sitting monk. Japaneses. Wood. Kamakura Period 1324 -1439. Realistic without flourishes.

Sitting monk. Japaneses. Wood. Kamakura Period 1324 -1439. Realistic without flourishes.

King’s head. Nigeria. Bronze. 500 years old.

King’s head. Nigeria. Bronze. 500 years old.

American Gothic. 100 years old.

American Gothic. 100 years old.