Lich, Hessen, Germany - 5th July 2009
By: AnjaM
Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum
Lich, Hessen, Germany
4 and 5 July 09
Day 2 - Sunday, 5 July 2009
Hi Mommy,
we slept in a small hotel in Lich and had a big breakfast on Sunday morning. Then we returned to the festival.
First, we walked by the tents of those who had spent the night in the festival. And they were so kind to allow us to take pictures.
Anja would always ask nicely. "Noble lord and lady" she would say, "would you permit us to make a painting of your beautiful home, for a dear friend across the big water?" - and permission was gladly granted
We met some musicians
and even little red riding hood!
and then we browsed the merchant's stalls again to admire their wares
There was also fun and games
and hitting Thor's hammer
and again, so much to see
Uhm, did I tell you that Anja likes dragons?
While we were wandering around, we met some noble lords and ladies and good citizens in wonderful dress. And they all smiled and gave us permission to make a painting.
Now I need a little rest, Mommy, before another exciting fight!
Hugs
Terry
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Posted Jul 7, 2009, 5:41 pm Last edited Jul 7, 2009, 5:43 pm by AnjaM
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Lich, Hessen, Germany - 5th July 2009
By: AnjaM
Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum
Lich, Hessen, Germany
4 and 5 July 09
Day 2 - Sunday, 5 July 2009
Part 2
Hi Mommy,
now, it was time for another fight.
Yesterday we had seen the knights jousting. Today, there was a joust by the knaves (who served the knights).
The game was announced by the lord of the realm
assisted by the monk Brother Rictus
Look, the two even posed, just for us!!!
The game is played as follows:
In the middle of the playing field, there is a leather ball that weighs 120 kg (approx 240 pounds), just like a knight in full armor who has fallen off his horse.
There are two teams of knaves. Each team tries to drag the ball past their own goal line, while the other team tries to prevent them from doing so. At the same time, mind you
After this game, it was time for a little snack again
(yes, there be dragons )
The things that look like meatballs are Falafel, oriental vegetable balls. Very tasty! And we had had more than enough meat the day before...
Then we had some mocha from an oriental booth
and just took it easy today, after all the walking around and partying yesterday
All the adult were lazy, while the children were playing in the straw.
We did take a leasurely walk, however, lazily looking at the stalls and making a purchase here and there.
Look at those gargoyles!
They are sure to scare off evil spirits!
At this booth, Anja "fell in love" - but you'll see
And in case you are wondering, Mommy:
Yes, the people who attend the festival purchase these lovely things - to complete their costume, to use them or to decorate their homes.
Finally, we got tired, and we rode home on a horse
When we got home, Anja unpacked all the lovely things she had bought
remember the dragon with the helmet from yesterday morning?
Well, it has found a new home!
And, like I said, Anja fell in love at the festival - with the most beautiful jewellery you can imagine!
Oh wow, I wish I were a lady, so I could wear this!
Dear Mommy, I hope you enjoyed my tale as much as I enjoyed this wonderful weekend!
Hugs
Terry
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Posted Jul 7, 2009, 6:21 pm
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Oberursel near Frankfurt, Germany - 6th July 2009
By: AnjaM
Wieka leaves
Hi Mommy,
today, Wieka left.
She is going to Missouri, to visit Steph.
We all waved goodbye to Wieka, who is all excited about her new adventures.
Hugs
Terry
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Oberursel near Frankfurt, Germany - 17th July 2009
By: AnjaM
I am going on vacation!!!
Hi Mommy,
I am going on vacation!!!
Tomorrow, Anja is flying to Estonia to visit her mother who lives in Nomme, a suburb of the Estonian capital of Tallinn.
And Anja is taking Bree and me with her!!!
I am so excited!
Hugs
Terry
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Talllinn, Estonia - 18th July 2009
By: AnjaM
A week in Tallinn, Estonia
Hi Mommy,
sorry I have not written for so long, but we all have been quite busy, seeing many lovely things.
From 18 to 25 July 09, Anja took us to see her mother who lives in Tallinn, Estonia.
We had such a lovely time!
We got to fly in a real airplane, high above the clouds
we got to see so many lovely wooden houses in Nomme, a suburb of Tallinn, where Anja's mother lives
and we spent one day in the old city center of Tallinn, which is very beautiful!
It was great!!!
I promise to write again really soon and to show you many more lovely pictures!
Hugs
Terry
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Posted Aug 2, 2009, 7:05 pm Last edited Aug 13, 2009, 7:00 pm by AnjaM
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Tallinn, Estonia - 18th July 2009
By: AnjaM
We take a flight to Estonia!
Hi Mommy,
this morning, Anja took us to Frankfurt airport
where we got to take a look at the airplanes
and then we boarded one ourselves.
We got a seat with a view of the big huge wings of the airplane
and Anja took out a snack and a book, just like when she rides a train
Here we take off
and then the lady came and told Anja to please turn off the camera, until we are higher up
It was nasty and cloudy on the ground
but the higher we got, the more blue sky we could see
until we were finally above the clouds in the sunshine, and the clouds looked just like cotton candy!
Wow, look at all this cotton candy!
We got a snack in the airplane
and a tiny little can of coke
and then we saw Finland
We had to change planes at Helsinki (Finland) airport
and then we finally arrived in Tallinn, Estonia
What a nice trip!
Three countries (Germany, Finland, Estonia) in just 4 hours!
Hugs
Terry
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Posted Aug 13, 2009, 6:59 pm Last edited Aug 13, 2009, 7:01 pm by AnjaM
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Tallinn, Estonia - 18th July 2009
By: AnjaM
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Posted Aug 13, 2009, 7:12 pm Last edited Aug 13, 2009, 7:13 pm by AnjaM
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Tallinn, Estonia - 19th July 2009
By: AnjaM
A walk through Nomme
Hi Mommy,
today, we took a walk through Nomme.
What a lovely place!
Most of the houses are built of wood, just like they were in the old times, and most of the houses have a big garden.
This house is a new one, made of stone, but it fits very nicely with the style of the old houses, don't you think?
This place is an old pharmacy, which is still in use today
We very much admired the lovely metal and woodwork
This place, in the center of Nomme, was originally built by the nobleman Nikolai von Glehn, who founded Nomme.
Today, it houses a post office
After all this walking, we got hungry, so we stopped at a pub with a beer garden and had a nice dark beer
and a nice piece of meat with fried potatoes
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By the way, if you order "Karbonaad" in Estonia, you don't get a carbonated drink! Instead, you get a piece of fried meat!
On our way back home, we passed the church of Nomme
and this neat car
What a lovely day!
Hugs
Terry
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Posted Aug 13, 2009, 7:30 pm Last edited Aug 13, 2009, 7:32 pm by AnjaM
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Oberursel near Frankfurt, Germany - 13th August 2009
By: AnjaM
Ninni has arrived - and found new friends
Hi Mommy,
Ninni arrived yesterday!
Of course, we were eager to see what is in the envelope!
Isn't she cute?
We showed her that now she is with Anja in Germany
and we all can't wait to have some nice adventures!
Hugs
Terry
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Rumpenheim near Frankfurt, Germany - 15th August 2009
By: AnjaM
Ferry and Medieval Market in Rumpenheim
Hi Mommy,
sorry I have not written for so long, but we were so busy going all over the place that we all were much too tired to write.
Today, Anja took us to the medieval market in Rumpenheim.
Anja always grins when she hears the word "Rumpenheim".
Long ago, she told us, when the movie "Titanic" was playing in the movie theaters, the Frankfurt radio station published a spoof on "Titanic", a "heart rending" mini series called "the sinking of the river Main ferry at Rumpenheim", describing in many catching episodes (with the captain and the passengers speaking Hessian dialect) how the river Main ferry at Rumpenheim sank in the 3 meters deep icy waters of the Main river.
Well, we got to see and even ride this famous ( ) ferry today!
Here we are on the ferry, sitting in the car.
Can you see our butts in the rearview mirror?
a first look at Rumpenheim castle on the other side of the river Main
We parked a little outside of Rumpenheim and walked through the lovely summer day
Inside the castle grounds, there was this lovely old church
and here is the castle
We got to see many beautiful and interesting things at this market
Then Anja found a lovely medieval dress with no sleeves and bought and put it on immediately, because it was a very hot day.
And then the batteries of her camera died, because she had forgotten to recharge them before we left.
Wow, we learned a lot of very interesting German swearwords at this time! That woman can cuss like a truckdriver!
But Anja made us promise not to repeat any of these words here....
All in all, a very interesting day!
Hugs
Terry
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Posted Aug 27, 2009, 8:14 pm
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