The blocks were put there (out of fear?) at the beginning of the corona time. In about 1970 I cycled or grumbled here every day to Aachen. This is where Germany starts. Then every now and then a commies (customs officer) would jump out of the bushes to check on me.

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Oliver🌍

April 29, 2025

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Parallel to the A76/A4 towards Aachen/Laurensberg

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Will

December 17, 2023

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The “Lego bricks” are arranged differently almost every time. Astonishing.

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