Monday, September 13, 2010

Visit to Germany, Part 1

How to summarize a three-week visit that was so packed full of wonderful memories that my head and my heart still haven't quite caught up with all I experienced?!

Well, let me just say, there was no time for jet lag when I first got there! My visit started out with my cousin's wedding, which was one of the most heartfelt ceremonies I've ever attended.

The weather was beautiful (quite warm, actually), and it was an all around wonderful day, saturated with happiness!
The very next day, my dad and I drove to the Pfalz for a couple of days, a beautiful area where we used to live and still have a few family friends. While I didn't get to see everyone (there never is enough time), I did get to visit with some friends very dear to us!

We thoroughly enjoyed beautiful views,



quaint old villages,


ruins and castles,


and the excellent wine of the region...

It certainly was a very meaningful trip down memory lane, made even more beautiful by the gorgeous summer weather, although I must say that for a couple of days it felt as hot as it does here in Savannah! Soon, though, the temperatures would become more moderate and even fall-like to my very great delight!!

Stay tuned...

28 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip to Germany! It looks just beautiful there, and what a lovely couple the bride & groom are! Glad you're back with us though. cheers, Beth

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  2. Silke these photos are wonderful! Looks like you had a lovely time! Must have been hard to leave! Although I am sure it feels good to be home. I look forward to seeing more! :)

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  3. It really looks like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for taking us along.

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  4. VERY NICE to peek into your space and see pic of Germany-we plan to go back for a visit in about a month and I definitely have gained perspective on how gorgeous the country TRULY IS.

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  5. glad to have you back!
    so, what's with the bride & groom sawing something? I've never seen that before

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  6. ~welcome home....saturated...l♥ve it...such beauty within these moments you captured and shared with us...so happy you were able to take such time and be in the company of those you l♥ve...especiaaly your time with your father...may your memories always stay right there for you to touch upon...warm wishes and brightest blessings~

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  7. Oh Silke, how wonderful! I've never been outside of the U.S. any farther than Canada, but after seeing your breathtakingly beautiful and scenic photos I feel like I just took a little tryst to Germany! :-) Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to hear more!!

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  8. I love all the wonderful pics you've shared with us Silke! The bride and groom look so happy, many blessings to them!

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  9. Oh what a beautiful bride!!! What is the tradition of sawing the log? Oh what a beautiful you in a beautiful country!!! More pictures please and thank you very much. **blows kisses** Deb

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  10. ooh Looks like you had a great time, I am so very jealous of your life :)

    Micki x

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  11. your photos are a testament to a happy trip!

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  12. Silke!! Oh my gosh..I am spellbound...what a beautiful and inspiring post! Thanks for sharing this..your photos are exquisite...I love the quaint villages...the green door..woah! Thankyou for this mega-sparkle to my day!
    Kiki~

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  13. this takes me back, silke. the country side and the buildings are memories i hold close.

    my favorite shot is the ruins, followed by the green door. (no offense to the beautiful bride of course, or to beautiful you)

    :)

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  14. Lovely photos.I bet you so enjoyed yourself.

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  15. So lovely! Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip. Looking forward to seeing more!

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  16. Silke - what fabulous photos - you look like a "movie star"! standing there in the beautiful countryside! I am so excited to see more of your wonderful pictures and to hear about your trip. Wow - oh Wow - I can only imagine that you had a fabulous time!

    Vicki

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  17. Silke, I am so glad you enjoyed your trip. What beautiful picture and all showing just how much fun you had. It is beautiful out that way and the bride and groom definitely look great. Thx for sharing, look forward to more.

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  18. Gorgeous photos, Silke! I can see that you guys had a wonderful time!!

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  19. Aaaaaaaahhhhhh! I love looking at travel photographs. You made me read more about Pfalz. What a beautiful bride and I think they should use a chainsaw, next time, to cut the log. You are sooooo lovely and no surprise about your love of the outdoors here because you came from a very lovely country. Welcome back dearest Silke! I missed you! This is great my favorite bloggers are back again! TSUP!

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  20. Welcome home! It looks so beautiful there! Glad you had a safe journey. :)
    ♥Jenny

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  21. I am a day late, but oh how I forgot how green Germany is! And am glad to see it STILL is! I feel like I took a walk through our old haunts...what a gorgeous selection of photos, and yes Silke, the little black dress was *perfect*!
    I think it would have been hard to come home......

    XXOO~~TSUP♥
    Anne

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  22. How wonderful!!! You got to go home! Ahhh... blessings for you! Love, Amy

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  23. Oh How wonderful Silke, I am so glad you had a wonderful time!
    I love the villages.
    LOve and hugs.

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  24. Silke, I forgot to ask you what the log sawing represents. In the US, the couple usually lights the unity candle. This seems like an opposite kind of thing! ☺

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  25. Thank you all for your wonderful comments! Oh, how they warm my heart every time!!! :-)

    Some of you asked about the log sawing in front of the church after the wedding. There are many different customs in all the different parts of Germany. Daniel and I had to climb over baskets held by the children of the village and deposit either change or candy. Good thing someone had brought candy...

    The log sawing probably symbolizes working together to get something done, both pushing and pulling on the same saw! It was funny, though, since the saw was rather dull and they had to saw for a looooong time... They did get it done, though!!

    Wishing you a great day! Love, Silke

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  26. These photos are just amazing! Thank you for sharing them. It was interesting to learn of the German wedding custom. I love learning about different traditions. :) We incorporated the Scottish tradition of the groom giving the bride the family tartan to welcome her to the family. I also enjoy seeing the landscapes of different countries. What you've shown here is so lovely. Thank you again! Theresa

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  27. Well, you know the old adage -- slow sawing, long marriage. What, you never heard that before? Sure. It's just like the saying that a rainy wedding day is good luck. ☺

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