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Worms: Photographs from 1920, 1940, and now.

By backpackingchica, on December 24th, 2009%

Two days ago, I was fortunate enough to have my grandfather take me on a short walking tour of his birth city, Worms (Germany). With more than a third of the city destroyed during the war, much of the city was rebuilt, including my grandfather´s childhood house. Just as we got to the city, I . . . → Read More: Worms: Photographs from 1920, 1940, and now.

A picture says it all: Frankfurt, Germany

By backpackingchica, on December 23rd, 2009%

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A few pictures from my walking tour of Frankfurt, Germany. First we meandered through the Christmas Market (where we enjoyed some really, really . . . → Read More: A picture says it all: Frankfurt, Germany

Advent celebration in Germany; singing, wine, and friends.

By backpackingchica, on December 21st, 2009%

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Advent Celebration (Erfelden, Germany): Established in 779, this community celebrates advent by organizing nightly gatherings in the twenty-four days leading up to Christmas. Celebrations include singing, music, story telling, hot apple juice for the kids, and gluehwein (spiced, hot, red wine) for the adults. These two pictures were taken on the 18th of . . . → Read More: Advent celebration in Germany; singing, wine, and friends.

Etiquette in Germany; meet the Water Closet.

By backpackingchica, on December 20th, 2009%

Hey everyone!

Life in the past few days has been chilly, but awesome none-the-less. I´ve been staying in Erfelden with my grandparents (small town on the outskirts of Frankfurt), and also shot up to Duesseldorf for one night to visit with some friends.

In the past few days, I have:

1) Celebrated advent by drinking . . . → Read More: Etiquette in Germany; meet the Water Closet.