I have it back in my hands after picking it up in Rome a few years ago. Thanks to Oodles and Doodles for returning it to me. Since its goal is to travel the world, I think I will move it again. My next long journey will take it West to Montana. For now, I will keep it with me until March. Please let me know if you would like me to mail it back to you in Germany. I would be happy to do that for you. It has been fun watching it all these years. I was concerned when it seemed "stuck" in Illinois, but then it moved again. It landed back in Minnesota and I was able to get it from a fellow cacher. Might be meant to be.