Traveling AngelTraveling angel is only part of the whole story of a couple of my friends traveling Germany. Thea and John keep in touch while they travel the beautiful country side of Germany. They like that they have angels around them and now they have had assistance. Let me have Thea tell you the story of the traveling angel in her own words... Somewhere in Germany, we travel besides the river Danube. This river is our guideline from the west of Germany and far into Hungary. The surroundings are flat and mostly easy to drive. Everything goes well till we arrive at the city Straubing. This city is build upon a hill and there is only one way to pass it. We have to take that steep hill with the horses and hope for the best. There is already a traffic jam behind us so it’s not that comfortable to drive. 
John takes a long run-up but it’s not long enough. About 60 feet from the top the horses start to stumble, trying step by step to reach the top hill. At that time both John and I are walking next to the wagon, pushing and spur on the horses. People behind us in the car looking with great interest! It becomes clear the horses can’t make it. It’s becomes dangerous because the car is slipping backwards. John next to the wagon can’t reach the breaks. 
Suddenly from the other side of the street a young woman appears. Wearing a little skirt, high heels and a little handbag around her neck and shoulder. Dressed up for an afternoon shopping walk. I appreciate the help but I can’t avoid the thought that this won’t help much! She only weight like 100 pound. To our surprise, slowly we take the high steep ultimately reaching the top. Saving us from an accident hitting the cars behind or worse. The horses are worn out, we too and we all have to take a short rest. Parking the caravan as close to houses and parked cars we turn around to thanks this wonderful woman. We can’t find her! I walk into different streets trying to spot her and to thank her for the so obvious needed help.
She did not talk to us, we didn’t either, busy whit pushing and the feeling of enormous danger and afterwards the relieve everything was all right. This woman appeared, did her “thing” and vanished, leaving us wondering. Roger: In retrospect, there are more of these encounters. The one above about the traveling angel is the most striking one. I thought maybe you would appreciate it sharing this with you. All the best and warm regards Thea and John
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