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Massive - like some incredible rock rising out of the earth. Started in the 13 century - finished in the 19th century. I climbed the right hand tower to the base of the tracery steeple. Got the screaming ab dabs at one stage but persevered! More impressed by the outside than the interior. It's under constant repair - have permanent stone mason etc workshops out the back. An amazing treasury ("what's a treasury honey?" says the woman - guess where from??). It's down amongst the foundations of the church and goes down two levels below ground.Also heaps of remains from Cologne's days as Roman Colonia. And of course the original 4711 shop. Not to mention tonight's dinner of a local speciality consisting of a very large roasted bludwurst sausage, onions, mashed potato and apple sauce washed down by a nice wheat beer. Then of course the custard filled pastry from the stall on the way home. Which makes a change from the berliners to which I have become slightly addicted - who wouldn't at 1.50 euro for two? Ja, ist gud. But its ok mother, there is also a good fruit stall from which I have bought oranges and bananas!
Look closely at the picture to the right and you'll see some of the 533 stairs to the top. And the wind whistles through there - just as well to remove the stench of fear!!
And the work has been good. I.ve even made it into a local on-line news service: In the news!
Well done! Checked it out, presume it said nice things my German not too good, pity about the Study Nelson where was your banner?
ReplyDeleteWell done Hamish-You are standing very nicely which is a good thing and something the local news obviously appreciated. I assume you read the whole article.
ReplyDeletedunno about the news but relieved with your new page design - it's very clean (unlike your undies after your escapades up and down those stairs, i'm betting) ;-)
ReplyDeleteHey Sue nice to hear from you! Have to go with the covering organisations banner and hand out the Onslow Prospectus as we go! Actually only a passing reference to me in the article - but hey it could be the start of me becoming an internet driven sensation just like Justin Beiber!!!!!
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