The monument to Ludewig I, Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, stands in the centre of the city of Darmstadt on a 30 metre column. The locals call him not “Langer Ludwig” as is so often quoted but “Langer Lui”, One Word Sunday: Long
Tag: Germany
Boats and people on the Nahe
The river Nahe is a left tributory to the Rhine. Thursday Trios
Mix of modern and old
In old town quarters it can be challenge to manage the symbiosis of old and new, of keeping the style and at the same time thinking of modern ways to safe energy.
The added challenge in the old part of Weinheim is the houses which are one or two stories at the front and looking like this at the back because of the slope.
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Measuring the World
Apologies to the author Daniel Kehlmann who wrote Die Vermessung der Welt (Measuring the World), Hamburg 2005. One Word Sunday
Murals south of Frankfurt
I don’t often take photos with my phone, I’m not that good at it and I am also mostly not in the right mood. However, I realised that I do take photos of murals when I’m without my camera because they are often unexpected yet … Continue reading Murals south of Frankfurt
Why hurry?
Walking through the foothills of the Alps in gorgeous weather. Lagging behind the rest. How else but leisurely to walk in these surroundings – particularly with an open beer bottle in hand.
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge: Leisurely
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Gargoyle or lion?
from a fountain in the gardens of Schloss Stolzenfels
Monday Portrait
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Twelve birds a-singing
Did you spot all twelve? Ragtag Daily Prompt: Twelve
Make your own water tornado
One Word Sunday
21 special creatures
This is one of my favourite fountains. It’s the “Elwetritsche Brunnen” in Neustadt an der Weinstraße in Palatinate. Elwetritsche are mythical creatures from our area, often said to be bird-like and a mixture of other animals or things. And there are always new ones hatching. … Continue reading 21 special creatures
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