How would I find a penpal from years ago???

[megan4777]

I was a penpal to someone from Germany several years ago. I absolutely loved writing to her (before there was e-mail).
We lost touch, but I'd love to find her. Unfortunately, she has a very generic German last name...Hummel. How would I go about finding a Silvia Hummel born around 1978?

Thanks for any help

 

[Desiree]

I just reconnected with my old penpal from Singapore on Facebook! Maybe you can try there or a few of the other social websites?

 

[TangaroaTiki]

I agree with the PP - Facebook is great for reconnecting

 

[englishteacha]

I had a penpal in Germany, too! I've wondered how to reconnect with her. I wonder if she remembers me?

Edit: I think I found her on Facebook!

 

[XYSRUS]

Facebook! I just found my pen pal after 15 years! We just picked up where we left off. Hi! Michelle from Australia! I love ya'.

 

[addicted2dizney]

yes, facebook is your best shot... I have found soooo many childhood friends, it's wonderful.. Makes our "small world" just a little bit smaller!

 

[Imzadi]

Facebook is in Germany? I thought it was mostly an American phenomenon.

 

[addicted2dizney]

Facebook is in Germany? I thought it was mostly an American phenomenon.

nope, it's everywhere.. I can't tell you how many times I have searched a name and found german, italian,middle east, etc..

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

Facebook is worldwide. I have friends & family from Belgium, Norway, England and Italy on mine. It is a GREAT way to keep in touch and share photos with everyone.