Astonishing beauty is what attracted us back to the Black Forest for the second weekend in a row. We continue to try to "get there" before buses of tourists do. Also, both of us decided, we needed a cuckoo clock as a memory of this year. (Sort of describes making a decision in less than two weeks to sell your house and move to Germany.)
Our handmade walnut clock features only a cuckoo bird. It was purchased in a Triberg co-op managed by area mastercarvers, intent on keeping their craft, history and culture respected. The birthplace of the clock was Schonwald (Black Forest) over 200 years ago.
Shopkeepers educate everyone that steps foot in their door about "the facts" of handmade versus mass produced, knock off clocks. No one who carves a clock stamps "Made in Germany" on the clock's forehead we were told. (good point) An enchanting shop and experience to be in it.
The same shop also had four rooms above for rent. We had a good night's sleep upstairs in the cabin. For supper we dined at the local "Tick Tock Stube"
Freiburg, known as a university town, is the most beautiful city we have toured in Germany. The large old town has been artistically preserved; Halle Market, unique shops, cathedrals, and cafes all impressed us.
"Das Ferienland" (The Holiday Land), as the Black Forest section is called, was a countryside drive rich in unspoiled nature. I'm gearing up to make my first Black Forest Torte, so another sampling was necessary. As I studied pastry, taste and appearance, Tom tried to steal a few bites. Nein!
Even sitting outside,
on a rainy Saturday afternoon is beautiful
when smelling the fresh,
healthy air of spring.
Our handmade walnut clock features only a cuckoo bird. It was purchased in a Triberg co-op managed by area mastercarvers, intent on keeping their craft, history and culture respected. The birthplace of the clock was Schonwald (Black Forest) over 200 years ago.
Shopkeepers educate everyone that steps foot in their door about "the facts" of handmade versus mass produced, knock off clocks. No one who carves a clock stamps "Made in Germany" on the clock's forehead we were told. (good point) An enchanting shop and experience to be in it.
The same shop also had four rooms above for rent. We had a good night's sleep upstairs in the cabin. For supper we dined at the local "Tick Tock Stube"
Freiburg, known as a university town, is the most beautiful city we have toured in Germany. The large old town has been artistically preserved; Halle Market, unique shops, cathedrals, and cafes all impressed us.
"Das Ferienland" (The Holiday Land), as the Black Forest section is called, was a countryside drive rich in unspoiled nature. I'm gearing up to make my first Black Forest Torte, so another sampling was necessary. As I studied pastry, taste and appearance, Tom tried to steal a few bites. Nein!
Even sitting outside,
on a rainy Saturday afternoon is beautiful
when smelling the fresh,
healthy air of spring.
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