Kyburg Castle
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Exploring Ancestral Roots: Uncovering Unique Connections on Our European Family History Tour

As we continue to share the unforgettable experiences from our European family history adventure, we’re excited to talk about the personalized and enriching moments that made our journey truly special. This post is all about how stepping off the typical tourist path led us to remarkable discoveries and meaningful connections. Beyond the Tourist Trail While…

Marnie and her Stapfer Bailiff Great Grandfathers at Kyburg Schloss / Castle
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Day 14: European Family History Trip – Private Tours of Lustdorf Chapel/Belfry and Kyburg Castle

Lustdorf, Rickenbauch, Kyburg Castle Switzerland Wow! What an amazing day! We started off in the morning with a visit to the Reformed Church in Lustdorf where my 11th Great Grandfather, Hans Conradt Wohnlich (or Wonlich) (1590-1656) was a minister. David arranged for us to have a private tour of the church. The bulk of the…

Swiss Reformer Zwingli portrayed in Stein am Rhein
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Embracing Flexibility: Discovering Hidden Gems on Our European Family History Trip

Welcome back to our European family history journey! In this segment, we’re diving into one of the most valuable lessons we learned on our trip: flexibility. Our adventure taught us that while having a plan is essential, allowing room for spontaneity can lead to the most enriching experiences. The Art of Being Adaptable Traveling with…

Marnie on streets of Stein am Rhein
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Preparing for Our European Family History Trip: Insights and Tips

Dave and I are excited to continue sharing our European family history adventure with you. In this post, we’ll delve into the meticulous preparations that made our journey so enriching. Dave invested months of research and planning, and we’re here to let you in on the strategies and surprises we encountered along the way. The…

Marnie and Dave in Prague
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Discovering Our Roots: Our European Family History Adventure

Dave and I are so excited to share planning and preparation tips as well as insights we gained from our European family history adventure with you. After an incredible journey through the Germanic regions of Europe, we’ve returned with stories, insights, and experiences that truly touched our hearts. Why We Embarked on This Journey This…

Rheinau Switzerland
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European Family History Trip: Day 13 – Tiengen Castle Museum

Sunday, October 20, 2024 – Tiengen Castle Museum, Germany, Rheinau, Switzerland and Zurich Switzerland We went to church in Schaffhausen, Germany. Dave served 4 months as a missionary there when he was a young man. When he mentioned this to the people who greeted us, the Branch President asked him to speak for a few…

Marnie and Dave Kuhns - Sunset on Stein am Rhein River
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European Family History Trip: Day 12 – Stein am Rhein Switzerland

Saturday, October 12, 2024 – First thing in the morning, we stopped by Migros (Dave’s favorite grocery store from his missionary days in Switzerland) and picked up some croissants. Oh my, they were still on the rack from having just been baked and they were the biggest, most delicious croissants I’ve ever had! Now I…

European Family History: Day 11 – Salzburg, Austria, Southwest, Germany and Stein am Rhine, Switzerland
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European Family History: Day 11 – Salzburg, Austria, Southwest, Germany and Stein am Rhine, Switzerland

Friday, October 11, 2024 – We got up early to go into Salzburg, Austria. My mother wrote about visiting Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, Austria back in 1953. We followed in her footsteps and went to Mozart’s birthplace first. Dave, being the sweet, thoughtful man he is, handed me a wintergreen LifeSaver at the beginning of…

Prague city lights at night from Charles Bridge over the Vitava River
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European Family History Trip: Day 8 – Freiberg, Germany and Prague

Day 8, Tuesday, October 15th – We spent a peaceful morning in the Freiberg Germany Temple. of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This temple holds special significance for Dave because he served a 2-year mission for our church in the Western part of Germany and Switzerland in the 70’s before the Berlin…