"Celebrating Six and a Half Decades Together: A Velbert Couple Honors Their 65-year Marital Journey Through Music and Travel"
In the picturesque town of Velbert, Germany, Gerd and Ursula Backhaus are celebrating a remarkable milestone - their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple, now 87 and 88 years old respectively, have spent their lives together filled with passion, music, and travel.
Gerd Backhaus, a long-standing member of the Velbert men's choir, has sung in some of the world's most prestigious venues, including St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. His wife, Ursula, found camaraderie among the wives of the singers, forming friendships that have lasted for over 40 years.
The Backhauses' love for travel has taken them on numerous cruises, exploring the beauty of the Mediterranean, the exotic landscapes of Asia, the rugged coastline of the Canary Islands, and the charming towns of Norway and the Baltic. Their adventures are not common at their age, but the spirit of exploration has always been a part of their lives.
Their first home was two little rooms under the roof, but their travels have taken them around the world. Gerd has undertaken many concert tours with the Velbert men's choir, reaching as far as the USA and Australia. Ursula, initially a skilled worker, advanced to become a Refa technician and eventually a senior executive of a large Düsseldorf company. She returned to work when their son was older.
The highlight of their cruising experiences for Gerd was a four-week Asian adventure that took them to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, and Vietnam. Their travels have been a testament to their resilience and zest for life, proving that age is just a number.
The Backhauses' story is a testament to a life lived with passion, music, and travel. If you'd like to stay updated with the latest news from Velbert, consider signing up for the Velbert Newsletter.
The Backhauses, having travelled extensively, have explored the world beyond the picturesque town of Velbert, engaging in adventures that took them to the Mediterranean, Asia, the Canary Islands, Norway, and the Baltic, enriching their lifestyle with unique experiences. Despite their advanced age, their love for travel and zest for life remains unbroken, a testament to their extraordinary lifestyle.
