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SilkeMa and Kurt Fortwängler went for a hike
October 13, 2025
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SilkeMa and Kurt Fortwängler went for a hike
October 11, 2025
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October 13, 2025
As always, we arrived by public transport. A varied autumnal tour through the Odenwald forest to the Bergstrasse.
We walked through villages with several farms, past orchards, and even past a cow pasture with cute young cattle. The forest was partly green, partly colorful with autumnal hues. The walnut
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SilkeMa and Kurt Fortwängler went for a hike
October 6, 2025
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October 8, 2025
We had half a day on Monday, which was ideal for an autumn walk with a stop at one of our now favorite taverns or for a ostrich meal directly at the winery. We arrived, as always, by public transport. The weather was already very autumnal: gray, with occasional light rain. We also saw a large flock of
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SilkeMa and Kurt Fortwängler went for a hike
October 3, 2025
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October 3, 2025
It was a very beautiful, varied autumn tour through the vineyards. The grapes had already been harvested. It was about 15 degrees Celsius, so the insects were already very sluggish and spent a long time sitting on the few remaining blossoms. Along the ridge trail, you repeatedly enjoy beautiful views
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SilkeMa and Kurt Fortwängler went for a hike
September 15, 2025
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September 15, 2025
The journey goes very smoothly using public transport, even though the trains from Mainz to Wiesbaden are delayed. We're lucky, and we even get to Wiesbaden a little faster.
Since we didn't have breakfast at home, we search for restaurants on Google Maps, find some, and discover a kebab restaurant with
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SilkeMa and Kurt Fortwängler went for a bike ride
September 7, 2025
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September 7, 2025
A lunar eclipse was announced today, and we set off on our bikes towards Glockenbuckel in the Käfertal Forest. At first, we couldn't see anything; the moon was still hidden behind the trees. However, the internet had already announced that the blood moon would be quite faint at first, so it wasn't a
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SilkeMa and Kurt Fortwängler went for a hike
September 6, 2025
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September 7, 2025
Since we discovered a good ostrich farm in Osthofen (Gutsschenke Holzmühle, with wines and a restaurant right next to the winery), we've been traveling in this area quite often.
This time we decided to walk from Abenheim to Osthofen. As always, we traveled by public transport. From Worms, you take the
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SilkeMa and Kurt Fortwängler went for a hike
August 27, 2025
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August 28, 2025
Unfortunately, public transport initially threw a wrench in our plans; a tram was out of service, so we missed the direct connection to the Odenwald.
So we took the bus to Ober-Absteinach, changing our plans slightly. It was a bit humid and hotter than we expected, and we were glad to walk through the
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Kurt Fortwängler and SilkeMa went on an adventure
May 25, 2025
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May 26, 2025
Today we had actually planned a morning safari and then an evening safari later. But we did it all in one go, From Dusk Till Dawn! First we drove to Lower Sabie Camp (where we had brunch), then to Crocodile Bridge Camp, and from there back to Skukuza Camp. In terms of animal sightings, we really couldn
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Kurt Fortwängler and SilkeMa went for a hike
May 24, 2025
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May 26, 2025
Today's drive from Swaziland to Kruger National Park actually went quite well. Shortly after the border, we stopped at a brand new, rather chic shopping center – first for pizza, then for some shopping. As is often the case in rural areas, we were the real odd ones out (the only white people among thousands
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Kurt Fortwängler and SilkeMa went for a hike
May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025
After thorough preparation in the morning, we easily found the entrance to the Hippo Trail. The first waypoint on this trail was the small canyon with the many bee-eater burrows. Although the young are obviously already fledged, dozens of these little creatures still hang around here. They hunt for insects
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Kurt Fortwängler went for a hike
May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025
Today is the first and probably only day of hiking on this trip – apart from crocodiles and snakes, there are no truly dangerous animals here, so you can roam freely within the fences. Before we set off on the actual tour in the afternoon, we took a short walk around the lodge – looking for access points
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Kurt Fortwängler and SilkeMa went for a hike
May 22, 2025
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May 23, 2025
After the long drive from Hluhluwe/iMfolozi National Park to Swaziland – including, as always, the interesting border crossing, a cheetah right next to the car, and an interesting drive across the wilderness (thanks, Google – I like such challenges), we arrived at Reilly's Lodge later than planned. We
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Kurt Fortwängler and SilkeMa went for a hike
May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Another hide, beautifully situated near a watering hole. Aside from impalas and turtles, you don't usually see much. Accordingly, it's usually not very crowded. The restrooms are very clean, which alone makes the detour here worthwhile. The drive is always pleasant, and you always see lots of animals.
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October 13, 2025
As always, we traveled by public transport. We drove from Alsheim toward Eich, first past vineyards, then along the Old Rhine. There was a new electric fence along the Old Rhine, presumably due to swine fever. Our route then led us through fields where potatoes and beets are grown, past farms with geese
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