Wartburg Castle

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October 1st 2008

This post is merely for a few pictures - if you want to learn about it, check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_Castle

As much as I've always wanted a castle, I think this one might be a little too drafty for me. I'll have to keep shopping.

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Jennifer Gonda
Dear friends, I am blogging my trip to Germany as a McCloy fellow in Urban Affairs. Along with three colleagues from the US, I hope this experience will provide me with some new ideas to help move Milwaukee in the right direction. In addition to that, I plan to make new friends, experience European culture, resurrect my German language skills, enjoy German delicacies, and of course sample some tasty Bier! Hope you all enjoy reading about my adventures! Jen To learn more about the program, check this out: http://www.acgusa.org/about2.php?pagename=Fellowships&subpagename=For+Othe... full info
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Martin Luther's RoomMartin Luther's Room
Martin Luther's Room

This is where he stayed for several months after being excommunicated.
The Great HallThe Great Hall
The Great Hall

Just slightly smaller than my dining room at home.
The Ladies ChamberThe Ladies Chamber
The Ladies Chamber

Almost the entire room is covered with glass mosaic.
The Rainy ViewThe Rainy View
The Rainy View

Yes, it is quite rainy here. Some days I feel like I am in London.
DirkDirk
Dirk

Our kind host. Plus there is a cool door behind him. I have developed a general obsession with old door handles and knockers and hinges.






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