We have enjoyed living in rural Germany these past four months. Rattlesdorf has provided a view of culture likely missed when traveling:
Elderly on bikes no matter the temperature.
Knowing you are an outsider by the stares when dining.
Sunday afternoon family country walks.
Farms located next to church in the village center.
Favorite Gasthaus in each community.
(Often more than one.)
Wonderful sunsets viewed from country benches.
But living "out" has its inconveniences.
Peacefulness may equate with stiffle at times.
Prior to leaving for her US visit, Katie and I had conversations on the desirability of moving to the city. A new experience was anticipated - coffee shops, markets, dining in private- no stares, bike to work and independent schedules for each of us. Pessimism strong, I made some inquiries into various rental options.
Well, guess what!
March 1 we move to our apartment on the Regnitz River in central Bamberg.
Quiet streets await and the Villa Concordia (water castle) as a view from our windows while swans swim past our front door.
The location is as good as it gets.
The apartment has great architecture.
Katie hasn't seen it. Signed the lease today.
I think I did good.
The Cathedral finished in 1237 is 600 meters away.
Many other sights are reachable in just short walks.
I will get better photos to share - these were just quick snaps.
Our building is in the background; three window across and two roof dormers.
Hard Part: Telling Paul and Ludy.
This has been accomplished -yesterday.
Katie will be happy to know:
I brought Ludy flowers today in celebration of their 52nd anniversary.
Paul's biggest worry - will we come back out to dine with them?
Of Course!
Elderly on bikes no matter the temperature.
Knowing you are an outsider by the stares when dining.
Sunday afternoon family country walks.
Farms located next to church in the village center.
Favorite Gasthaus in each community.
(Often more than one.)
Wonderful sunsets viewed from country benches.
But living "out" has its inconveniences.
Peacefulness may equate with stiffle at times.
Prior to leaving for her US visit, Katie and I had conversations on the desirability of moving to the city. A new experience was anticipated - coffee shops, markets, dining in private- no stares, bike to work and independent schedules for each of us. Pessimism strong, I made some inquiries into various rental options.
Well, guess what!
March 1 we move to our apartment on the Regnitz River in central Bamberg.
Quiet streets await and the Villa Concordia (water castle) as a view from our windows while swans swim past our front door.
The location is as good as it gets.
The apartment has great architecture.
Katie hasn't seen it. Signed the lease today.
I think I did good.
The Cathedral finished in 1237 is 600 meters away.
Many other sights are reachable in just short walks.
I will get better photos to share - these were just quick snaps.
Our building is in the background; three window across and two roof dormers.
Hard Part: Telling Paul and Ludy.This has been accomplished -yesterday.
Katie will be happy to know:
I brought Ludy flowers today in celebration of their 52nd anniversary.
Paul's biggest worry - will we come back out to dine with them?
Of Course!
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