That 11th K-UE Beetle Meeting was again a special event; the Welcome Hotel Wesel accompanied the meeting excellently down to the smallest detail - extraordinarily numbered the parking lot, well positioned was the ADAC starter bow. The “Q-stall” as well as in the restaurant, dinner was prepared very tastefully. Friendly staff - we felt at home.
Star hour for the promenade - Beetles "crawl" across the promenade. Unique VW crawlers as guests on the promenade. Only three headlines of exiting newspaper articles about our visit to Rees.
Indeed, a unique picture with the beetles directly on the banks of the Rhine. The city tours were not only interesting from the point of history.
In the Inselgasthof Nass the served fish plate was a delicacy, from the terrace we had a great view to the Rhine.
When the beetle fans came to the old mill Donsbrüggen a very special reception was prepared: The wings turned like in old times! The bread produced in the mill. Each participant received a little surprise, and we were very happy about it.
The visit of the beetles in the Kleve campus (Kleve University of Applied Sciences) was impressive with its old crane and the modern architecture of the buildings next to the Spoykanal.
The trip through the Moyländer Allee to Moyland Castle, which was approved for us, was especially charming and our reception in the castle with Mr. Haagen (deputy mayor) was characterized by cordiality. The beetles in the carriage roundel gave the castle an unprecedented display. An excellent coffee break. Many a participant took an interesting walk through the herb garden and the plants of the castle park.
Xanten - the marketplace was reserved for the beetles - a great highlight of the whole meeting. The Xanten "X" with the beetles attracted many enthusiastic people and really brought the city to life. Many visitors were taken with the fact that an event so great was presented in Xanten. Guided tours of the city and the cathedral were arranged by the guides with a lot of commitments to the guests.
The lunch in the Gothic House was marked by a special note - excellent in the historic building.
The beetles "climbed" Sonsbeck Switzerland and were warmly welcomed in Schloss Wissen. Never have so many beetles parked in the castle courtyard - yet another picture that cannot be repeated for everyone involved. The many different types of cake not only tasted excellent - the atmosphere at the pond and at the Niers gave an unforgettable impression.
APX - the Romans send their greetings. Here the beetle convoy was warmly welcomed. Not unmentioned is the visit of a group of handicapped people from HEPHATA in Mönchengladbach, which the K-UE-Club often drives out with the club beetles. On the reserved park area, the beetles were not inferior to the meticulous architecture of the Romans - one could have stretched a bricklayer line - the beetles were parked so great "lined up".
Kalkar - that was a surprise: The boss of the Ratskeller - well dressed in his cooking wear - didn't miss the opportunity to open the locking band to the entrance of the parking place for the beetles in front of the town hall square! And his food was unsurpassable with the fried potatoes made from new potatoes.
With the participation of two vehicles, Volkswagen Classic underlined the friendly connection to the K-UE Club and the ADAC had an original VW road guard beetle driven up from Munich!
On behalf of the K-UE-Club board and all participants we would like to say a big THANK YOU to all those who provided the permits, the success, and the excellent catering.
