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Today we're off to the Tecklenburg region again. We park right at the "Wet Triangle," where the Dortmund-Ems Canal (DEK) branches off from the Mittelland Canal (MLK). Passing the red pavilion, the Bergeshöved footbridge, and the lock, we hike across the lock island towards the Huckberg, a 96-meter-high

Can the Rose Monday parade take place after last night's heavy snowfall?



While the organizers are still coordinating with the fire department and public order office, we set off before breakfast to enjoy this fascinating snowy landscape right outside our door. A layer of snow about 10 cm blankets everything

A -4°C night gave way to a cold, clear, and finally, wonderfully sunny morning. Right after breakfast, we headed to the sewage fields.



The frost had covered some of the water with a thin layer of ice, beautifully reflecting the bright sun. Many ducks, geese, grey herons, and great egrets, among other

Before doing our weekend shopping yesterday, we took a little detour through Wienburg Park.



The first buds, crocuses, and snowdrops distracted us from the monotonous gray of the last few days and brought us great joy. Even though frosty nights are forecast again, it gives us hope for the approaching spring

The annual exhibition of current works by art students from the 13 different art classes this academic year is always something we eagerly anticipate. The Münster Academy of Fine Arts' major annual exhibition opened yesterday, Wednesday, and will be open to the public until February 1, 2026.



We are always

One of Germany's largest urban development projects is Lake Phoenix in Dortmund-Hörde. On the site of the former ThyssenKrupp AG steelworks, formerly Hoesch, a new recreational area has emerged on approximately 100 hectares of development land, following roughly 160 years of steelmaking history. The

After our walk around the lake, we head to the Phoenix Hall, originally built in 1905 as a gas blower hall for the blast furnaces of the steelworks here in the Hörde district of Dortmund. The hall closed in 1998 and has since served as a reserve warehouse, exhibition and event venue, Warsteiner Music

Our first stop today is Ruth Blanke's small installation in the Kreuzkirche (Church of the Cross). According to Ruth, the "holy ground" in her artistic interpretation represents respect and distance, conveys lightness and confidence, and gives courage to move forward with hope.



Afterwards, we'll take

We took another look at the major construction site for the canal expansion on Prozessionsweg...

Under a radiant sun, we're drawn once again to the historic town of Burgsteinfurt and, for us, the ever-present Steinfurt Bagno (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinfurter_Bagno).



We always enjoy the combination of these three attractions: the romantic parkland, the idyllic town with its cozy café, and the stately