4/22/14 day 15: Herrenberg, Germany

Up at 9 for breakfast today. The spread was pretty legit; had the standard rolls, cold cuts, granola, yogurt.. But with some really nice breads, cheeses, and a juicer. Had a tall glass of fresh OJ to kick start the day, it tasted amazing. I do miss eating fresh veggies and fruits on tour. Met Emily and peter in the restaurant and Jeff arrived shortly thereafter. I discreetly made a couple sandwiches for lunch (they don't like it when u leave with food) and stashed them in my jacket for later.

Rehearsal from 11-1 in peter and Emily's room. We targeted 20 tunes for the tour so we have our work cut out for us. We are doing mainly tSR tunes, but also some of my new tunes (including the brand new tune I started in Skals) and a couple new covers. It's all sounding really good. Jeff and peter are pros.

At lunch Jeff and I took a walk up the hill to the old castle ruins.  Amazing views over orange roofs, across yellow fields, all under a deep blue sky. 

Walked down the hill to the Marktplatz and had a couple afternoon beers in the sun.  

Back to the hotel for a 5pm rehearsal.  Stopped at 715 and we all headed out for dinner. Stopped for a really good (and cheap) döner and then walked around town looking for some activity. Found none, so we headed to the one spot we know, the Italian restaurant in the main square.

After that we went back to the hotel and sat outside and had a drink and chatted. I introduced everyone to Obstle, schnapps from the region, peter and Emily told stories of their three month long trip around the world, and just hung out. It was a nice night, but we still had the heaters turned on.

Night before tour start is exciting. Nothing to do, and spirits are high. We have very high expectations for this one. We are bringing the heat. Taking no prisoners. Dropping the goodness. Etc.

More tmrw. Nacht.