Charlemagne - Karl der GroßeFrom Cologne I travelled to Aachen today, the city of Charlemagne. The 28th January this year saw the 1200th anniversary of his death....
Surprise Encounter - Unerwartete BegegnungIt was with much sadness and nostalgia when I took leave from Cologne this morning. I have lovely memories. Even car drivers were...
Inner and Outer Journey - Innere und Äußere ReiseYesterday I observed in the mirror of my tractor that a car drove behind me without making use of overtaking opportunities. I stopped to...
Kölner Dom und Ulmer Münster (2)I spent my teenage years and my time at medical school in Ulm. As such I am obviously biased. Building work on the Ulm cathedral started...
Kölner Dom and Ulmer Münster (1)Today I visited the Cathedral in Cologne, the Kölner Dom again. It is a beautiful church in Gothic style. Building started in 1248. It...
The Rhine - a German river? - Der Rhein - ein deutscher Fluss?During my journey over the past 6 days I have been criss-crossing the Rhine river on a number of occasions and it has been my companion...