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May 24th 2007

Published: September 6th 2007

In the fairytale surrounds of southern Germany, castles dotting the landscape amidst rolling hillsides of vineyards pointing towards the languidly looping Rhine, two beautiful maidens Cherida and Amy, met their kind and generous friend Dirk. A tour of the lovely town of Bingen was had, with spectacular sunset views and a scary dark tower (turm) where the tears of many a long tressed maiden could s... Read Full Entry

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Frauenkirche- Teufelstritt (Devils Footstep)

This is a black mark resembling a footprint with a small hooked tail at the heel, which, according to legend, was where the devil stood when he curiously regarded and ridiculed the "windowless" church that Halsbach had built. In fact, it is a large casting in the square base plate, and none of the side windows can be seen from the spot when one looks to the high altar. In another Version of the Legend the devil made a deal with the builder that no windows were to be built in the church. But the devil was tricked by the clever builder who had set the columns so that you couldn't see a single window from a certain spot in the entrance hall where the devil stood. When the devil found out he was tricked the church was already consecrated so he couldn't enter but left a footprint at the entrance where he madly stomped his foot. (Wikipedia)

Maypole

Featuring some of Munichs beers

The Hofbrauhaus

THE biggest most famous beer hall in Germany (probably the world)

What better way to spend the day!

Hofbrauhaus

Good Luck Lions

There were four, and for the luck to work you have to rub the nose of all of them.

Surfing in Munich!!!

oompa pa!

This herr liked chez!

6th September 2007

Pinkdaisy
Rebekah Fahey

There was a beautiful princess.....
Thought Ild go with your blog title!! Germany rocks, loved it!! Awesome blog, Im glad I got to hear some of your travels first hand not just in writing. Only 10 or so to go, kep going Tiger!!!

6th September 2007

TravelQueen
Marissa Nakos

Dear princess...
On one not so lovely day (typhoon has hit), Marissa would like to commend Amy on sharing such a beautiful story complemented by picturesque illustrations!

9th September 2007

sheila
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Hi Amy I am still sobbing from the sad tale. Why do "fairy stories" always have to be sad?? Great pics, was this where they did the Sound of Music?

11th April 2011

monia
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monia comment
HI MY NAME IS MONIA AND I WANT TO SAY THAT THESE PICTUERS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING I WAS DOING A PROJECT IN MU SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS AT SCHOOL AND WE HAD TO DRAW A PICTURE AND THESE PICTURES HELPED ME TO DRAW ONE

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