Christiane

On Sunday, the last day of my visit with my brother, we first went to Schönstatt for Mass with the sisters of the Schönstatt Movement. Afterwards, we drove to the Eifel region and visited the beautiful Eifel village of Monreal.



Monreal is considered the most beautiful village in the Eifel, a title it

To end yesterday, we took the ferry from Neuwied and, initially in a thick snowstorm, went for a short walk along the promenade in Bad Breisig. Even now, in this rather unpleasant time of year, you can enjoy the fantastic view of the other side of the Rhine. In spring and summer, it must be absolutely

Yesterday at midday, we drove to the Rhine for a short hike from Casbach to the Erpeler Ley, a strong competitor to the Lorelei. We parked in the small village of Casbach, and then immediately started climbing uphill via steps and muddy paths. The Erpeler Ley is a remnant of a volcano and is one of the

Friday evening I arrived at my brother's house after a stormy drive through heavy snow.



Yesterday morning we strolled along the Wied River to Waldbreitbach, which transforms into the Christmas Village of Waldbreitbach during Advent until the end of January. Along a 2km-long nativity trail, you can admire

As every year, my first short walk of the year took me to the Walburga Chapel. Simply to say thank you for what has been and to place whatever the New Year will bring under the protection of St. Walburga.



2026, I hope you will be a year of peaceful coexistence, a year of many new, beautiful, and good

Today, despite the beautiful sunshine, I just couldn't bring myself to go hiking; somehow, at the end of the year, my hiking spirit seems to have faded.



Around midday, I finally overcame my inner couch potato and set off. It turned into a mostly sunny loop around Wagenberg, Erzhöhe, and Eselsstein through

Last night I went to Bad König with the four kids and we did the walk around Lake Bad König along the Christmas Lights illuminations.



The story of Toni, who escapes the gray big city with the help of the golden crank and enters the Wishing Forest full of wonders, where he experiences how nature transforms

Yesterday, on Boxing Day, the obligatory visit to Goth and Petten (for those who don't know: godmother and godfather) was on the agenda. Bundled up warmly, we set off in bright sunshine across meadows and through the woods to Litzelbach, and after, as is only fitting for the holidays, coffee and cake

Yesterday, after church and a delicious lunch, I tried to burn off a few calories, since the cheesecake was already waiting and another sumptuous meal was sizzling in the oven for dinner.



It was so cold and sunny, almost a perfect winter day, only the glistening snow was missing...it was great! 🚶🏼‍♀️🐕🌟🌞

Last night was quite late after a very cozy, long Christmas party, so I got up correspondingly late today for a short, lovely, sunny walk around the village, which went into the darkness. I combined it with a detour into the woods for some delicious bratwurst and hot apple wine. I was rewarded with a