Goshen (Ind.) - Bexbach (Germany) Sister City Committee
Goshen - Bexbach Sister City Committee
Gabriele "Gabi" Botts
15136 CR 40
Goshen, IN 46528-6907
219:533-6363
219:642-4368
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"The Sister Cities of Bexbach/Germany and Goshen/Indiana are still exchanging visitors!
"In July 2002 we had two teen-age girls from Bexbach visiting our city and having a great time with their hostfamilies and activities planned by the S.C. Committee. One day at an amusement park near Angola and some shopping at an "Outlet Mall" made a big hit. We took the train to Chicago another day, visited the Aquarium, Navy Pier and the Sears Tower (off course) and took a boat tour through the Chicago River, as well as out on the Lake. The Teens and their hosts enjoyed a few "Pool-Parties" at the Botts Pool. The weather was very co-operative all four weeks of their stay.
"When they returned to Bexbach, they were accompanied by their "Host Teens", who spent the next four weeks in Germany. They all reported having a wonderful time. Plans are under way to repeat this exchange this summer. Some great friendships have developed through this.
"September 6th, 2002 brought 30 Bexbachians to Goshen. They were on a Western Tour (Las Vegas, the Grand Cannon, Bryce and Glenn Cannon, Zion National Park, California along the coast to San Francisco), but had a stop-over planned for Goshen. We arranged for a bus to pick them up at Chicago O'Hare Airport and put them up in private homes here in Goshen. The three days, that they spend with us, were full of activities. A tour of Amish country with a dinner at an Amish family, a quick trip to the Warren Dunes, some shopping in beautiful downtown Goshen and a Brunch-Reception with Mayor Kauffman and city officials. When they left on their extensive sightseeing tour of the West, they had one more traveler - Gaby Botts joined them and had a great time with her old friends from Bexbach.
"We had no trouble finding homes for the 30 visitors, in fact, we had more than we needed. Everyone enjoyed their guests and all the guests declared, theirs was the best host! It was a very good experience - we hope another group will come and stay a little longer. We've attempted to get a tour to Germany together, but have not had much success."
--Gabi Botts
(created 4 May 2003)
SOURCE: Indiana German Heritage Society; Gaby Botts
(last updated 2 January 2004)