Our first visit to Germany was spent in Hamburg visiting Pam's brother, Chris, and his new wife, Maxi. We were so happy to be there and meet Maxi for the first time. It's great to have some family members so close now. We've made plans to return for Thanksgiving. During our stay, we were shown how Germans do breakfast -- a full spread of meat, cheese, bread, and pastries. We toured the city together on bicycles, which is our favorite mode of transportation in London, too. It's just what happens once you leave car culture.