In German, longing or yearning is split in two opposing feelings: Heimweh and Fernweh.
Weh is similar to English woe. And the longing is for home or distance.
When I was younger I felt I wanted to get out, to see distant places. That’s the Fernweh part. It’s kind of diffuse because it’s not defined. Then I was living in distant parts, and I yearned for home, for the place and of course, the people, a more tangible feeling. After roaming for 25 years I’m back where I started. And now I yearn for the places I’ve been – I can’t call it it Fernweh anymore, it’s more like secondary Heimweh. And although, I can go back to places (except for Saudi Arabia because of their ridiculous travel restrictions), I know I can’t go back to the people.
What I was longing for when I was away:
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Elke, I can clearly see and understand why you were longing for those places when you were far away. They are beautiful locations. Excellent gallery!
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Thank you. I’m happy to share these pieces of my hometown.
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A lovely place to want to return to Elke. I am glad you are there and happy
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Thank you, Brian.
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It’s so interesting the way languages define these feelings. I’m too glad you’re happy where you are, it is beautiful.
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Thank you, I’m happy to share the views.
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Yes, of course you’d have those feelings for the lovely area where you live. Such strange feelings to contend with, Heimweh and Fernweh. But so very potent.
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I think most people recognise them.
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Beautiful City
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Danke!
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I understand your were longing for this beautiful town!
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Thank you. And yes, I did.. But now I long for foreign parts again.
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Oh, it’s the same in our family!
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