The Roman limes, the fortified border of the Roman Empire in North Eastern Europe, has left traces which can still be found almost 2000 years later. But a lot of the fortification were wooden. In Vielbrunn im Odenwald they reconstructed a limes watchtower on stone foundations.
The tower is open on weekends and public holidays. If you arrive, like I did, when it’s closed you can look at the construction on several large information boards.
I think I’ll be back to have a look inside.
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Monday Portrait
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Silent Sunday
The Rote Turm in Weinheim has been suffering from Empty Nest Syndrome for many years now. I think there were still storks living there during the summer when I was a little girl. Then the nest was abandoned.
Today there is again a thriving stork population. They have moved away from the town and into the plain, closer to food and company.
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Are you going to use the big door or the little door to get into the castle?
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I found these two on a roof in village nearby. To Germans, these two called Max and Moritz signify mischief.
Wilhelm Busch wrote and drew the story om 1865 and it is considered the forerunner of cartoons. In German speaking countries they are referenced often, are still standard fare for children. For more information visit wikipedia or look at the original which is now public domain.
The Wachenburg is only 100 years old, it was built between 1907 and 1928. The rain gutters were done by my grandfather who was a plumber and tinner by profession.
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Saudi Arabia vs. Germany
Cee’s Midweek Madness Photo Challenge: Pick a Topic from my Photo in July
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Wordless Wednesday
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