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Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Buhl (Baden) February 28th 2011

Panorama Pretty Picture Windows in Buhl It seems that this year Buhl is the city to host the annual Fool Festival. 8000 fools from all over southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland have gathered in this small city to participate in a parade that shows off their foolishness. I've modified and commented on an article with translation online to announce this festival. It goes something like this... 'With 33 clubs of fools, Bühl .. is one of the strongholds.' I've been here for almost 3 months and didn't see any of them out in public. I've been looking for these kinds of people all this time. They may have been in hiding until they could legitimately come out, as it were. 'From 4-6 February... all records will be broken in the Plum City.' What kind of records ... read more
Fools parade - Buhl
Fools parade - Buhl
Fools parade - Buhl

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Buhl (Baden) February 4th 2011

Panorama A German village in the snow What a contrast my life is to this time last year. One year ago I was finishing up a teaching contract in China. Since then I've been home to Australia twice, travelled in England, Wales, France, Morocco, Germany and walked across Spain. You could say that the last year has been one of growth and realising new strengths in me that I didn't know I possessed. I've learned to be on my own and enjoy my company. I've also learned to open my heart again which has brought me a wonderful gift. What seemed to be something I thought would be beyond reach, is now a normal part of my life. That is travel. I can look at the world in a new light, feel like I'm part of ... read more
Christmas Tree
A walk in to town
frozen rose




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