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It’s the Season!
We are all finishing the weirdest, the craziest year now. Everybody on the planet is in the same boat: no travel, no visiting one’s nearest and dearest, lots of restrictions, the complete unpredictability from day to day – and dire … Continue reading
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Mainz in March.
It’s Spring! Our long stay in Mainz is coming to the end, and I am looking at my photos, sifting through impressions. The overall feeling is positive, in spite of the hurricanes and the virus. Indeed, news today reads like … Continue reading
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Snow in Mainz.
Snow in Mainz. Yesterday afternoon I chanced to glance out the window and almost fainted. It was snowing! The forecast said possible snow, melting on its way down, look up. And yet there it was in spite of the forecasts, … Continue reading
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The Aftermath.
The Aftermath. The morning after any celebration is familiar to anybody who has to deal with the aftermath. The hurricanes did not wreak havoc in this region, but the town carnival definitely left an imprint. First of all there are … Continue reading
Mainz Carnival
Mainz Carnival. The locals call it “The Fifth Season”. The festivities start on Wednesday February 19, though the official announcements state February 20 as the beginning of the Carnival. There are plenty of events which continue through the weekend and … Continue reading
After the Hurricane.
After the Hurricane. Yesterday evening was the last hurricane warning, mostly about gusts of wind and sudden showers. Today, we got a glorious sunny morning, though the weather still changes very quickly. The one thing that definitely suffered is my … Continue reading
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The Hurricane!
The Hurricane! After our wonderful quiet trip to Worms we were quite astonished to read the hurricane news on Sunday. I looked at the photos of the deluge and winds in the UK, read the warnings for other countries, and … Continue reading
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Worms, Germany
Worms, Germany. Worms is a small town less than half an hour’s train ride from Mainz; one can also use the S-Bahn, it will take you about forty minutes. Worms is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. If you … Continue reading
Marc Chagall’s Windows
Marc Chagall Windows. It is easy to find the St. Stephan’s Church with its famous blue stained glass windows; the signs, Chagall Fenster, are everywhere. The church dates back to times immemorial; the windows were created by the celebrated painter … Continue reading
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Spring in Mainz.
HSpring is here! For someone used to a long cold winter, February 1 is probably not the beginning of spring, but it definitely is that here in Mainz. I stumble on the reminder everywhere including the new roll of toilet … Continue reading
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