[Winnie]

Just joined up today, so thought I'd stick my first message here! I've just come back from Frankfurt, where at first I wasn't impressed at all by the German people I met - until I acted as I should - as a guest in another country!

I was in Frankfurt on business and only for ten days, but got to know the City fairly well in that time, courtesy of the wonderful Tram system! What a way to get around the City - even if a little expensive.

We're British and live in Southampton at present, though we do spend a bit of time away traveling, through business. I home-school my son too right now, but of course have to find out about all that kind of stuff in Germany - whether it is allowed etc..

We are learning German (my son is coming on in leaps and bounds of course - I am a little slower and have to find the time!)

Our future seems to point to Germany for many reasons, though I am not sure where in Germany we will settle yet. I'd be open to suggestions by "old-timers" in Germany! Some have suggested that nearer the French border is very favourable - I don't think that we could afford to live around Frankfurt anyway!

We like to be rural, though perhaps not too far from facilities. Just some place where there would be a Junior school and stuff and a bus/tram/train ride to get weekly shopping and browse.

I'm sure that you'll help me out here, and forgive mistakes I make - I am totally open to suggestions and correction and hope to learn a great deal here before my next trip in the new year.

I've been on to a couple of Property websites including immoscout of course - and found a few properties that would be highly agreeable. I understand also (and I stand to be corrected) that I can buy a property & have it put into my son's name even though he is only ten years old - at least this is what a lawyer told me.

So, here's to learning a lot from you good people and nice to be here.