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The small gondola 🚡 from the 1950s took me high up to the Ni..
The small gondola 🚡 from the 1950s took me high up to the Niederwald monument above Rüdesheim am Rhein. At its feet are the vineyards of the Rüdesheimer Berg. While I'm here - a gondola 🚡 despite a fear of heights ☺️ The monument was intended to commemorate the unification of Germany in 1871. Alongside several other monuments, the Niederwalddenkmal is one of Germany's monumental memorials from the time of the German Empire and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley since 2002. In addition to the...
Wine has been cultivated at Eberbach Monastery in Eltville i..
Wine has been cultivated at Eberbach Monastery in Eltville in the Rheingau since the end of the 15th century, as winegrowing was one of the monks' main occupations outside of their prayer times. What was initially intended for personal consumption soon developed into a sought-after commodity that secured the future and prosperity of the monastery.In the wine barrels of the Domäne Steinberg in one of the pictures, fine wines from one of the most valuable monopole vineyards in the world (similar to my beloved Scharzhofberg on the Saar) once ...
Eberbach Monastery was built according to the early Cisterci..
Eberbach Monastery was built according to the early Cistercian movement's ideal of solitude. The monks were to concentrate on a life pleasing to God, secluded from the world and away from the important trade routes. The monastery basilica is a dominant building on the southern edge of the complex. It is a three-nave High Romanesque pillar basilica with a transept. The nave, transept and choir have a roof ridge that runs through at a uniform height. Large windows were created in the choir, one of which is still preserved today! There are no ...
Once in the area, you have to make a stop at Eberbach Abbey...
Once in the area, you have to make a stop at Eberbach Abbey. This monastery is a former Cistercian abbey in Eltville am Rhein in the Rheingau. The monastery, famous for its viticulture, was one of the oldest and most important cisterns in Germany, founded in 1136! Today, the Eberbach monastery is home to the Hessian state wineries - the largest German winery today. The entire complex is a listed building and must be visited if you're ever there!!! Kisses 😘
Who doesn't know them? The chocolates with Asbach Uralt. In ..
Who doesn't know them? The chocolates with Asbach Uralt. In fact, Asbach Uralt comes from Rüdesheim and is the oldest German drink like this - founded in 1892. Hugo Asbach wanted to create something on a par with the French one. Hugo Asbach also invented the name "Weinbrand" to distinguish it from from France. The term "ancient" was intended to indicate the long ageing period. The advertising slogan "The spirit of wine is in Asbach-Uralt", invented in 1937, is still used today. It is also mixed with cola. After seve...
Off from Calais 🇫🇷 to Dover 🏴 with the ferry of DFDS. ..
Off from Calais 🇫🇷 to Dover 🏴 with the ferry of DFDS. Super service. Early bird 🐦 and so: 6 am on the ferry ⛴️ on it. I have booked: First Boarding and Lounge. It's worth it. Really. No waiting, walk through. Parking. And then enjoy absolute peace and quiet in the lounge with all you can eat and drink. The most important thing for me: the peace and quiet! Incredible: the sunrise. And then - finally: the chalk cliffs of Dover. My heart leaps and is incredibly happy 🩷 Kisses 😘
On my way to Calais 🇫🇷 .... The car needed a pit stop just b..
On my way to Calais 🇫🇷 .... The car needed a pit stop just before Dunkirchen 🇧🇪 Belgium is incredibly well equipped with charging stations. Tomorrow I'm taking the ferry ⛴️ to Dover 🏴 🩷 London is calling 🩷 And I'm coming 🩷
I have arrived in Mallorca of the 60s: Rüdesheim/Rheingau. W..
I have arrived in Mallorca of the 60s: Rüdesheim/Rheingau. Whew. Oh well. That's also part of it. The Drosselgasse, a 2 metre wide and around 144 metre long cobbled street in Rüdesheim am Rhein, which is visited by around three million people every year, is indeed world-famous.The numerous wine houses, some of which are half-timbered, characterise the image of this small, narrow street alongside gift and souvenir shops. Thank goodness I was here out of season and in the rain. It would be unthinkable if masses of tourists were to push thei...
Some days off for me at the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, which..
Some days off for me at the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, which stretches over 65 kilometres along the Rhine's breakthrough valley through the Rhenish Slate Mountains between Bingen, Rüdesheim and Koblenz. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. This unique landscape is characterised by the Rhine, its narrow banks and the steep, partly vine-covered valley slopes as well as the numerous castles, palaces, monasteries and churches, combined with myths, legends, works of literature, music and visual art, especially from the 19th cent...
Frohe Ostern 🐣🐰 Happy Easter 🐣🐰 Joyeuses Pâques 🐣🐰 Buona Pa..
Frohe Ostern 🐣🐰 Happy Easter 🐣🐰 Joyeuses Pâques 🐣🐰 Buona Pasqua 🐣🐰 Vrolijk Pasen 🐣🐰 God påske 🐣🐰
Culture in Eberbach Monastery ⛪️
Culture in Eberbach Monastery ⛪️
Wine-Shopping-Queen on Tour 😉 (and a bit relaxing). Kisses 😘..
Wine-Shopping-Queen on Tour 😉 (and a bit relaxing). Kisses 😘
On tour into the Rheingau, a region of an UNESCO world cultu..
On tour into the Rheingau, a region of an UNESCO world cultural heritage. Be curious for the shootings and interesting places. Kisses 😘
The Blue Castle Falkenstein is the perfect location for the ..
The Blue Castle Falkenstein is the perfect location for the new Maison Close dress - and the room for undressing! 😈 Kisses 😘
St George's Chapel is a collegiate church in Windsor Castle ..
St George's Chapel is a collegiate church in Windsor Castle in Great Britain. The building, constructed from light-coloured sandstone, is considered one of the main works of the Perpendicular Style. This refers to a "perpendicular style" or rectilinear style, an architectural style of the late Gothic period typical of England and neighbouring areas. The chapel was founded in the 13th century under Henry III. It is the final resting place for numerous members of the royal family. Most recently for Queen Elizabeth II and her husband P...
Windsor Castle is located in the English town of Windsor in ..
Windsor Castle is located in the English town of Windsor in the south of England in the county of Berkshire. It is the largest continuously inhabited castle in the world. The River Thames flows below the castle (a walk here is magical) on its way eastwards to the capital, London, 35 kilometres away. Windsor Castle is also known as the "English Versailles". Its origins date back to 1078 when William the Conqueror built it. At that time it was still a wooden castle. It was not until his son that the first stone buildings were erected. The...
I love small and large churches. No matter what era. I think..
I love small and large churches. No matter what era. I think you can come to rest here. Take in the echo of the venerable walls. Sit down and relax! Close your eyes. Let my mind wander. I just had to go to this enchanting church in the centre of Windsor! ⛪️ Kisses 😘
Windsor is ideal for a day trip from London and is a particu..
Windsor is ideal for a day trip from London and is a particular highlight for fans of the British royal family. After all, Windsor Castle, a royal residence that has been home to 40 monarchs, is located here.I strolled along the famous Long Walk, an extensive avenue that can often be seen in photos - with a marvellous view of Windsor Castle. The Queen was driven along this route on her last journey. Past her favourite horse, her corgies, her family and many, many mourners.Created by King Charles II in 1682-85, this tree-lined avenue stretches a...
I'm back in Windsor. At last. Completely relaxed and comfort..
I'm back in Windsor. At last. Completely relaxed and comfortable by train from the centre of London. A really pleasant way to travel. Arriving at this cute little station (note: remember to check out when you get off!!!), you can take a wonderfully relaxed stroll into the nearby small and really charming city centre. And I was pretty lucky with the weather too. When angels 😇 are travelling 😉
Good morning ☀️ to everyone. Have a lovely and sunny 😎 weeke..
Good morning ☀️ to everyone. Have a lovely and sunny 😎 weekend 🩷 Kisses 😘
Spontaneous purchases are the best! Found a new blouse on ho..
Spontaneous purchases are the best! Found a new blouse on holiday. Sexy spontaneous pics! But it was pretty warm. So better move out! 😈 Kisses 😘
Visiting Oberstdorf on my trip to the Allgäu. Oberstdorf is ..
Visiting Oberstdorf on my trip to the Allgäu. Oberstdorf is the southernmost municipality in Germany and is recognised as a climatic health resort and Kneipp spa. I can also be quite healthy 😉 As it is the southernmost town, it is a member of the so-called "Zipfelbund", an association of the northernmost municipality in Germany, List on Sylt, the westernmost municipality of Selfkant, the market town of Oberstdorf in the far south and the town of Görlitz on the eastern edge. However, Oberstdorf is better known as a ski resort with...
On my way to my hotel ("Blaue Burg Falkenstein"), I travelle..
On my way to my hotel ("Blaue Burg Falkenstein"), I travelled a little way through my beloved Austria. The ideal combination for me is mountains and lakes. I passed the "Plansee" for the first time, the second largest natural lake in Tyrol, Austria within the Ammergau Alps. At its deepest point, it is around 77 metres deep and covers an area of around 3 square kilometres. As the lake is very clear and fortunately quite clean, divers have visibility of up to 15 metres and can observe a wide variety of fish. A wonderful area to un...
Typical destinations for tourists in the Allgäu/Southern Ger..
Typical destinations for tourists in the Allgäu/Southern Germany are, of course, the Ludwig castles. First and foremost, Neuschwanstein Castle, which sits in the landscape like a Disney castle (and probably served as a model for the same...). Linderhof Palace is somewhat smaller (surprisingly small, really) and is not far from Ettal Abbey. It was built from 1870 by King Ludwig II. Perhaps it could also be better described as a royal villa. The original plan was to model the palace on Versailles. However, the site proved to be unsuitable. A kin...
If you are in the Allgäu region/southern Germany, then a vis..
If you are in the Allgäu region/southern Germany, then a visit to the world-famous Ettal Monastery near Oberammergau (also known worldwide for its Passion Festival, which takes place every 10 years) is practically a must. This is probably the most beautiful rococo sacristy in southern Germany. And southern Germany has many sacristies! 😉 The central building of the imposing monastery basilica from 1370 with a 12-sided floor plan is particularly impressive thanks to the outstanding stucco decoration by Johann Baptist Zimmermann and Johann Geo...
In Oberammergau/Allgäu/Southern Germany, time seems to have ..
In Oberammergau/Allgäu/Southern Germany, time seems to have stood still! Oberammergau is known worldwide for its Passion Play, which only takes place every ten years (most recently in 2022), as well as the local artisans with carvers of the Lord God and the houses decorated with paintings (special term: "Lüftlmalerei"). They often depict scenes from the Passion of Christ or from people's everyday lives.Since the plague year of 1633, the Passion Plays have been performed regularly following a vow made by the population (to survive ...
Hmmmmm. The Maison Close dress fits perfectly in the hotel. ..
Hmmmmm. The Maison Close dress fits perfectly in the hotel. Relaxed evening in the room. Dress? What dress? 😉 What a location! 😍 Kisses 😘
Relax and unwind. Arrive. Relax. Hectic? Stress? Forget it. ..
Relax and unwind. Arrive. Relax. Hectic? Stress? Forget it. Instead, I enjoy various saunas, waterbeds, cosy fireplace alcoves and a panoramic view that is addictive. When I lie here, enjoying the sun and my gaze wistfully wanders to the mountains, I am happy. I don't think I've ever experienced a wellness area with a view like this. The saunas are small, cosy and definitely not overcrowded. My favourite sauna? The hay barn! 🩷 You can book massages (which I did) and beauty appointments on request. You will be spoilt with fresh tea to...
It is a complete understatement to describe the location of ..
It is a complete understatement to describe the location of the hotel "Die Blaue Burg" on Falkenstein as spectacular. What an experience with enjoyment in every respect at 1250 metres. The journey through the beautiful Allgäu alone: marvellous and in the best weather. At Pfronten/Allgäu/South Germany, the narrow road leads uphill: 50 minutes uphill with traffic lights, 10 minutes downhill with cars. At the top, just below the abandoned castle ruins (incidentally the oldest in Germany), is the hotel with a fine restaurant. Great. Alway...
Good food is the essence of enjoyment. I love going to good ..
Good food is the essence of enjoyment. I love going to good restaurants well dressed, enjoying the the creations and having a good time. Accompanied by an excellent glass of wine. The basis for a perfect evening! Kisses 😘.
