Date:         Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:40:09 -0700
Reply-To:     A & C Grobey <alien1@JPS.NET>
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From:         A & C Grobey <alien1@JPS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Germany.. Frankfurt Auto Show.
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My friend lives in Hannover and has rented out his place before during
exhibitions.  They have a huge exhibition area out there and they are making
it even bigger as they prepare for Expo 2000.  If anyone is interested, I
can contact my friend and see if he is still doing the host thing.  I can
tell you he is a very good host as I just spent two weeks with him in April!
Pmail me if you're interested.

Anyway, I also toured the VW factory in Hannover.  It was fun to see them
make the EV and the big LT's but I would have preferred watching them make
Vanagons!  There is some cool souvenirs at the gift shop but I felt there
bus stuff was too limited in selection.

For other things to do, try the windmill museum just North of Hannover.  It
is very interesting and mostly a German tourist attraction so it is more
laid back and less crowded.  Also, make sure you do a Rhein boat tour with a
few stops at castles.  The other cool place is Rothenburg which is a
medieval city tourist trap that is very fun.  Especially the Crime and
Punishment museum.  You only need a day there.

The best thing to do is go to Amazon.com or another book store and get Rick
Steve's Germany tour book.  It worked great for us.

Alan Grobey
'91 Carat
Sherwood, OR

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Steven Cu
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 1999 5:38 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Germany.. Frankfurt Auto Show.


Chris,

    I was at Hannover last year, you can get accomodations thru private
individuals. I think they call it "hosts", it is alot cheaper than hotels
(bed and breakfast). As for the food, try the sausages and there pork hocks
plus the local beer brands (lowenbrau etc) . I was able to get parts only at
a local vw dealer(expensive).


Hope this helps.

Steven
82 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: (Christopher j. Pierce) <VolksMD@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 1999 4:20 PM
Subject: Germany.. Frankfurt Auto Show.


> I am leaving for Germany in 2 Weeks. For the frankfurt Auto SHow.. Anyone
> else think theyll be there?
> I am wondering if VW And or Porsche will unveil there new SUV.. Could be
> interesting... I also plan on Going to Hannover to see the Westfalia
Factory.
> If anyone has any suggestions on Beer, food, accomodations, salvage yards,
> museums, Shops etc, foir the Northern Germany area would love to hear from
> some of you..
>
> Chris...
> Thanks