The photo is of the monestary we visited near Nordlingen.
Saturday 6-18-20111
Off to Nordlingen, the only city remaining with a complete city wall still intact. Our tour guide was an American, and she and I visited between her "talking points". The city has a love for swine due to an incident where an enemy planning to invade had bribed a guard to leave a gate open, but a maiden heard a pig in the night, went out to investigate and discovered the open gate. Her cries awoke the townspeople and prevented the attack. There are ceramic pigs of every color and design at nearly every shop's entrance. The cobblestone streets were lined with shops and cafes. The students were treated to McDonald's for lunch and were going on to an indoor pool to swim for the afternoon. Tony offered to take Chris and I to a nearby monestary, actually where Fidel's uncle lives as a monk. It was absolutely stunning. Gold plated paintings covered the ceiling. The many side altars reminded me of the Basilica in DC. Kneeling in prayer there was a special moment. Back in Dewangen, I went to Tony's with Chris to catch a quick nap, and then I was also able to go to Mass with Tony and Lilly. Although in German, I could definitely follow the Mass parts, recognizing the Gloria, Holy Holy, Lord's Prayer, and Lamb of God. Several of the hymns had a familiar tune as well. It was a Mass I will always remember. At home, we ate a delicious meal of pasta, shrimp and cream sauce. Later, we attended the Midsummer Festival at the Hiking Club, complete with a bonfire. One more splendid German day.
Off to Nordlingen, the only city remaining with a complete city wall still intact. Our tour guide was an American, and she and I visited between her "talking points". The city has a love for swine due to an incident where an enemy planning to invade had bribed a guard to leave a gate open, but a maiden heard a pig in the night, went out to investigate and discovered the open gate. Her cries awoke the townspeople and prevented the attack. There are ceramic pigs of every color and design at nearly every shop's entrance. The cobblestone streets were lined with shops and cafes. The students were treated to McDonald's for lunch and were going on to an indoor pool to swim for the afternoon. Tony offered to take Chris and I to a nearby monestary, actually where Fidel's uncle lives as a monk. It was absolutely stunning. Gold plated paintings covered the ceiling. The many side altars reminded me of the Basilica in DC. Kneeling in prayer there was a special moment. Back in Dewangen, I went to Tony's with Chris to catch a quick nap, and then I was also able to go to Mass with Tony and Lilly. Although in German, I could definitely follow the Mass parts, recognizing the Gloria, Holy Holy, Lord's Prayer, and Lamb of God. Several of the hymns had a familiar tune as well. It was a Mass I will always remember. At home, we ate a delicious meal of pasta, shrimp and cream sauce. Later, we attended the Midsummer Festival at the Hiking Club, complete with a bonfire. One more splendid German day.
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