Let’s Take a Stroll Through Central Europe

Castle on the Rhine
One of many castles throughout Europe. This was along the Rhine River on our way to Rudesheim.

          I knew writing something worthwhile every week was going to be difficult. But I didn’t anticipate this. I’ve had no ideas, no inspiration, no words on the page.

          At first, I thought I’d write about one of the several books I am reading right now, but I’m not far enough along to make any worthwhile observations.

          Then I thought it was time to talk about Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius and my youngest son, who is a thinker and challenges me every day with deep conversations that I have trouble keeping up with. But I’ll keep that for another time.

          I thought about comparing my faith practice to following a knit or crochet pattern. Or about how Coursera has fit the bill for my need to be constantly learning something. Again, those topics will wait for another day.

          Instead, I decided to share some favorite photos from May 2005 when our mom, one of my sisters and I visited Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Yep, it’s an easy answer. Some may say a cop-out. That’s okay. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Besides, I’m missing our mom and spending time with my siblings. Strolling down memory lane helps a bit. Enjoy …

cows on pasture
The German, Austrian and Swiss countryside is dotted with small farms and barns. Here are some Brown Swiss cows in Switzerland!
Alp waterffall
This was the first time I saw actual mountains. It wasn't unusual to come around a bend in the road and catch an idyllic scene like this.
another castle
It also wasn't unusual to see castle after castle as we drove the roads and road on the rivers of the region.
Mozart font
This is the baptismal font in Salzburg that Mozart was supposed to have been baptized in.
jumpers
While visiting Lauterbrunnen, we noticed some hang-gliders jumping from the mountain. That's either a big mountain or a very small jumper!
church in Frankfurt
Many buildings in Germany were damaged during WWII. The darker glass in this church window is part of the original. The lighter glass was part of the reconstruction.
little girl
I saw this little girl outside the walled city of Dinkelsbuehl.

          I hope you enjoyed these photographs. They brought back some fond, once-in-a-lifetime memories for me.

          Would you send some good vibes or a few prayers my way this week so the words start to flow again? In the meantime, I wish you peace, health and good memories,

Until next week,

Susie from Stix-N-Stonez

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