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    An Emotional Goodbye to Düsseldorf | Queen’s Escape



    After almost a decade, I (Karen) am giving up my apartment in Düsseldorf. My expectations were that I’d still be in at my place some of the time, but I’ve spent most of the last year at the château in Martel, France. So, it’s time to let it go. In this video I travel to Germany to empty my apartment and visit some favorite places before closing the book on this very happy chapter in my life. I’m thrilled with our new château adventure, but looking back will always be a little bittersweet. Love you, Düsseldorf.

    xxoo Karen

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    10. @DS-os1ck on

      I will never allow any government to ever separate our family from each other again! As an American I feel once we tolerate this control, be careful of communist control! It’s absolutely sickening! Thank you for this video, we so enjoyed watching this! Very beautiful and interesting regarding WW2 (sad)

    12. @lucillkryger8268 on

      That was the best video i have been there would also be my fav spot to live love being by the Rhine were people gather and all the markets and great places to eat the food is fab in Germany they have the most decant ant coffee and breads. So much i loved when i was in Germany Essen was another great place we stayed. Thank so much for the delightful tour Karen and Bo so lovely to see you both looking so happy and well in my books you did have the best place to live at the time and still in duseldorf ❤❤🫶🏻🙏🙏👏👏🥰♥️🇨🇦hugs guys

    13. @bdlodahl on

      Karen, thank you for sharing this wonderful vlog with us. It was pure joy going with you to Duesseldorf and exploring a look back on your life there. It was just delightful and sent my mind back to a very special time in my own life…

      In the late 60's, during the Vietnam War, my fiance was drafted and fortunately was sent to Erlangen Germany, (instead of Vietnam) where he spent his entire tour of duty. After his first year, he came back to the States on a leave, at which time we married, and I returned to Erlangen with him as a brand new bride. We lived off base in a brand new highrise apartment building on the 12th floor with a fantastic view of this university town. There was nothing about the experience I don’t cherish to this day. I loved the culture, the shopping, the fast autobons, the old buildings, the food, the people, October fest, then Christmas Market in Nuremberg… site seeing ancient churches, museums, and castles. I loved it all! The entire experience remains a most treasured memory for the last 56 years! May God spare me dementia so I can continue to recall it with great joy! 🙏❤🥰

    14. @user-ii8vw3vi8f on

      Hi Karen, Jenny here from Melbourne, Australia. Have been following you from day 1. This was a beautiful & sentimental vlog of your previous home. Loved the walking tour and insight into your neighbourhood & life. Your chateau is beautiful but I would find it hard to leave the buzz of this city. You have integrated your lives and families so beautifully. I guess you are not that far from anywhere in Europe which makes me quite envious. Have been to Europe several times and might visit you next time in France. Please show us Florida as I have never been there & would like a peak. You are a lovely couple & I look forward to your new journey together in France. Jenny

    17. @larslotus on

      Good morning everyone. I can see way this is Bo's happy place in Dusseldorf. I hade a Mustang Mach 1 from 73 in the early 80s but now it's an English car. Best regards from a Swed in France

    18. @soniagallaher3544 on

      My friend used to live there and we visited her at Easter time I think nearly 15 years ago. I remember going to the restaurant area you showed! We also went to the revolving tower. A beautiful city. Need to travel there again!
      Hope Bo can find another apartment

    22. @sandywallace218 on

      I really enjoyed your looking back with us , I loved Düsseldorf as well a great easy city to live in with a good sense of community and activity. Thanks for sharing a little of your past with us great Vlog.

    24. @ScissorsAndSmiles on

      Watching your goodbye video makes me homesick for Germany. (I‘m not from Düsseldorf but a German ex-pat in Ireland.) It‘s like a love letter to the city. Since I didn‘t know Düsseldorf at all, it was really interesting to watch. And I felt somewhat thrilled that you liked this German city so much. The beautiful memories will remain – and hopefully you will have opportunities to visit again.

    26. @maryellenoleary5768 on

      Karen, Thank you so much for your insightful and wonderful personal tour of Duesseldorf. It reminds me so much of Boston my former hometown. Must add it to my bucket list!

    30. @lisac1110 on

      I know dusseldorf very well my stepdadived there we did live in duisburg and i learned to swim in the rhein lol had a bout of dejavue and homesickness since 84 we live in ill all the best 😊😊😊

    39. @sabineschweden28 on

      oh gosh…I had no clue we used to be almost neighbours! We lived in Düsseldorf for many years but moved out to the Neandertal valley where we are currently restoring our 17th century dream…

    44. @janegendreau6595 on

      Karen, what a wonderful tour of this beautiful city!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this special place that you clearly love!! I've always been fascinated with Germany for many reasons, but primarily because of it's history & beauty!! Now I've discovered Dusseldorf through your eyes!! Blessings as you transition to another apartment that suits yours & Bo's needs!! 🦋🇺🇸

    45. @predatornz.5493 on

      Having a big catch up on videos , i loved your black car pick but mine was next to your car Karen the pink purple one next door . But they all very cool .Gorgeous photos at the end of the video . ❤

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