Larry
I was born & raised in a city called Speyer.
It is on the Rhine river, about 20 minutes west of Heidelberg, or 10 minutes west of Hockenheim ( Race track ).
Actually my mother was from Hockenheim, that's where the Racer in me comes from.
Seen pretty much most of France, Italy, Austria ( where I had some of my schooling ), Switzerland ( where is still visit friends from time to time ).
I enjoy vacationing there frequently, as most of my family is there.
The best part, as you pointed out ( aside from the fantastic food ), is letting it all hang out on the Autobahn.
Just have to remember, things change very rapidly, when you are travelling at 140 mph.......oh, and braking distances increase as well !
