I’m back and we’re already into September and we’re four games into our regular season while NHL camps are just beginning. Wow, what a change, a good one. I truly enjoyed my experience in professional hockey playing in North America for 8 years, I truly did. They’re were many ups and downs but for the most part I’m proud and at ease experiencing the Europe style of the game. Playing in Germany is a lot of fun. When I first flew in, I must admit, for a week or so life in general was a challenge to adapt but like anything in life, nothing comes easy and we has human beings can adapt, it’s all in our head. This is a good change pace. People are friendly, passionate about hockey, and driven to be part of a winning organization. The Krefeld Pinguines organization and fans are wanting to win. We are off to a good start to our regular season with a 3-1 record.
Attached are a few pictures of some teammates and I during training camp during the month of August in Fussen, Germany (South Germany). We visited King Ludwig Castle and the beautiful mountainside sceneries.
http://www.tompgalvin.com/places/de/bayern/koenigschlosser.htm
Following in early September, I had my first visitor, child hood and life long best friend Eric Bedard flew from Ottawa. Alain Boudreau from Ottawa, Canada-Paris, France also joined us for the weekend. We took advantage of the opportunities and visited some great websites; below you’ll see pictures and web site links of:
-World famous Cologne Cathedral
http://www.germanplaces.com/germany/cologne-cathedral.html
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/germany/cologne-cathedral.htm
-World famous Aachem Cathedral (Church of German Roman King Charlemagne) dedicated
-EL DE Haus
God Bless,
Serge,
www.sergepayerfoundation.org
It's amazing to know how the church remains after the destruction's of WWII, you want history that's history. GOD Bless of of those who suffered during those painful years.
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Cologne Cathedral & Soldier During World War II
Cologne Cathedral & Bridge During World War II
Cologne Cathedral And Serge
Cologne Cathedral Front
Cologne Cathedral Side
Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral Monument
The Shrine Of St Mary (1220-1239) Contains The Four Great Aachen Relics.
From A Distance Looking at The Shrine Of St Mary
Eric, Alain And Serge At A Local Restaurant "Mama's"
King Ludwig's Castle
Teammates and Serge
King Ludwig's Castle
Teammates And Serge At King Ludwig's Castle
Mountain Side With King Ludwig's Castle From A Distance
