The prominent medieval tower of Dilsberg has received many make-overs throughout its century old history. Most recently, a new roof on the tower of the fortress. Ragtag Daily Prompt: New
Tag: Germany
I’m Fed up
In German, if you say “I’m smelling something” as on the sign it means: I had enough of it.
This sign on the “Flowering Bergstraße”, a walk along the slope of the Odenwald starting about 20km north of Heidelberg and stopping just before. The QR codes on the signs tell interesting facts about this area with a rich history. This particular sign tells about the hazards of dog droppings which spoil the grown fruit crops (grapes, berries, espalier fruit) and they do – of course, smell.
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A Matter of Scale
The short buildings in my photos are not really short but in comparision to the tall buildings they look rather short. The Eurotower in Frankfurt/Main in Germany. The European Central Bank’s home until 2014 before they moved into the new building. The European Central Bank’s … Continue reading A Matter of Scale
Children Can Be Relentless
applying their secret super power: PP, or Pester Power. FOWC with Fandango: Pester
Over and Over, Crimson and Clover
Tommy James and the Shondells Ragtag Daily Prompt: Crimson
Happy Hogswatch!
What better day to celebrate the traditions of the winter solstice and the New Year by sharing a few Terry Pratchett quotes. “Why don’t we just mix up absolutely everything and see what happens?” he said.And Ridcully responded with the traditional response.“It’s got to be … Continue reading Happy Hogswatch!
Rosie’s Scandal
“Skandaaaaaaaal!” is immediatly in my head when I hear the word “scandal”. It’s from a song by the Spider Murphy Gang, a German music band from the 70’s. Their song “Skandal im Sperrbezirk” (scandal in the off-limits area) tells the story of Rosie, a prostitute … Continue reading Rosie’s Scandal
I Prefer Living in Colour
The above is a David Hockney quote. Two buildings from Darmstadt. Two houses from the Black Forest. Two little huts from the Odenwald. Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Colourful Buildings
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