I'M MOVING TO GERMANY FROM TEXAS! I was born and raised in Texas, and lived there all my life. My husband's work has recently brought us to Germany, and I have fallen in love with this beautiful country and her lovely people. I am sharing my experiences here with all who share my enchantment with this old and wonderful place.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Wiesbaden Has Beautiful Buildings and Churches
We first ventured to Wiesbaden when my husband and I made the trip by bus and train to this charming city for groceries and to purchase a bicycle. There is a commissary and PX there, so we save money, so more money for fun! It was love at first sight, and the bus drives through the city were delightful! The architecture is to me the most intriguing part of the city.
Today their are only fourteen of the original twenty six hot springs which still flow. Wiesbaden has always been know for those hot springs. In fact "Wiesbaden," which translates "meadow baths," is one of the oldest health centers in Europe because of these marvelous hot springs. The hot springs brought the designation of "spa baths," which became heralded as having "healing properties."
We have yet to visit the spa baths, but as I said, the first draw for me is the beautiful architecture. On Saturday we visited one of the main streets where the famous beautiful and very old churches are. We took our little Sheltie, Chance with us, and he was charming as always. In the little pizzeria where we stopped for lunch, the owner brought Chance his own bowl of water and plate of bread, which our little dog enjoyed very much.
The street scenes look like they are from a movie to me,
and I was captivated as we walked and explored.
Today their are only fourteen of the original twenty six hot springs which still flow. Wiesbaden has always been know for those hot springs. In fact "Wiesbaden," which translates "meadow baths," is one of the oldest health centers in Europe because of these marvelous hot springs. The hot springs brought the designation of "spa baths," which became heralded as having "healing properties."
We have yet to visit the spa baths, but as I said, the first draw for me is the beautiful architecture. On Saturday we visited one of the main streets where the famous beautiful and very old churches are. We took our little Sheltie, Chance with us, and he was charming as always. In the little pizzeria where we stopped for lunch, the owner brought Chance his own bowl of water and plate of bread, which our little dog enjoyed very much.
The street scenes look like they are from a movie to me,
and I was captivated as we walked and explored.
I did mention that I found the churches most the most fascinating didn't I?
I will be sharing those images next...
Friday, February 20, 2015
I Am Wondering About These Guys
Since I am new to Germany, I really am not familiar with all the customs of the Carnival Festival. So I am not certain if there is any special significance of these characters I photographed at Monday's parade in Neu-Isenburg. Perhaps someone can fill me in on the significance of the characters, if there is any.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
More Pictures from Neu-Isenburg Carnival Parade
We so enjoyed attending the parade in Neu-Isenburg Germany. Familiar with the Mardi Gras parades of New Orleans where my husband was born and raised, we enjoyed this parade just as much! We found the parades very similar in flavor and style, everything is all in fun! It is all about the people who join together to celebrate making time in life for fun!
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
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