Travelog for: Terry

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nomme - a suburb of Tallinn, Estonia

Hi Mommy,

when we arrived in Talllinn, Estonia, we were met by Anja's mom, who lives in a lovely wooden house in Nomme. Nomme is a suburb of Tallinn, and it is built in a forest, with lots of trees and gardens.

Anja's mom has a lovely house



and a lovely garden









and we got to sit in the garden and eat a wonderful blueberry cake!



What a beautiful place!
Just the right place for a nice and restful vacation!

Hugs
Terry

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

.

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

Nomme Market

Hi Mommy,

today we went to the market in Nomme.

First, we had a big breakfast





Look at this funny cheese! 




On the way to the market, we passed a building advertising folk dances and folk festivals










This is the market in Nomme.
There are lots of small shops and many stalls selling fruit, vegetables, flowers and such things.










One stall sold fresh milk, and Anja had a cup of milk, before we took the rest home



Ooooh, I could have spent all day shopping for fruit and vegetables in this nice place!

Hugs
Terry

Tallinn - the old city center

Hi Mommy,

today, we took a bus to the old city center of Tallinn.



What a lovely place!

We started our walk at a gate in the old city wall









and then we were right in the old historical city center of Tallinn








(Tee hee, I though Hare Krishna's went out of fashion in the 70s!  )



The souvenir shops sold Estonian souvenirs



and also Russian souvenirs, because Estonia belonged to the Soviet Union for 50 years after the 2nd World War



Look at this Russian bear!



There were some very nice houses in the old city














and this is the town hall square, the most photographed place in Tallinn 








We also saw a nice old church





and the monument to commemorate the "singing revolution" when Estonia got free of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s



On our way back, we stopped at a restaurant and had some stuffed pancakes




Well, Mommy, I hope you enjoyed my adventures in Tallinn!
I certainly did! 



Hugs
Terry

Mom is just updating Terrys Google Map

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

Updating Terry's Google Map

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

Polki has arrived and found new friends!

Hi Mommy,

today, an envelope arrived.
Wow, another TV friend? We couldn't wait!




Inside was Polki, bringing a nice postcard from Olgamaus in Remscheid, and a delicious snack, which we all shared.



Of course, Polki got to sit in the Anja-cup, too 



We told Polki all about Anja's "boys" and the nice medieval festivals. Can't wait to see what we will do next!

Hugs
Terry