Updated on December 13, 2023 by Angelika
Welcome to my last "12 out of 12" for 2023. Unbelievable that the year is almost over again ...
I've been visiting Trier since Saturday, mostly in bad weather, but I still enjoyed my trip because I went to see lots of churches and museums. In the evenings, I strolled around the Christmas market to take some photos. I don't like the crowds, but I do like the color that Christmas markets bring to the winter grey. The weather forecast for the Moselle valley was a little better than for Trier, so I decided to drive to Cochem today and get an impression of the area, which I don't know at all yet. Despite the gloomy weather, I was surprised with some great views. It must be simply wonderful here in late summer. I'll definitely be back!
I want to set off early tomorrow as I've planned a few side trips on the way: In Trier, I want to visit the church of St. Paulin with its magnificent baroque interior by the Würzburg court architect Balthasar Neumann see. Then I'll drive up to the Marian column on the Markusberg and see Trier from above. On the way back in Saarland, I will stop off at Germany's oldest monastery, the Benedictine Abbey of St. Mauritius in Tholey. Since 2019, the monks have been naming three stained glass windows in the main choir of the abbey church by Gerhard Richter The artist donated his last major work to the monastery. 29 further windows, also new, were created by the Afghan artist Mahbuba Maqsoodi. What an exciting combination! I have to see it! From Tholey, it's only a few kilometers to St. Wendel, where, next to the late Gothic Wendalinus Basilica, there is supposedly the most beautiful Christmas market in the Saarland. Let's see if I can manage this program!
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Dear Angelica,
I've just seen your 12of12 from the Moselle in December. If you're heading that way again, stop in Traben-Trarbach and I'll treat you to a coffee.
In summer, our valley is indeed a feast for the eyes and offers views, insights and vistas of a very special kind.
Greetings Gabi
Dear Gabi,
oh - you live in the beautiful Moselle valley? I definitely want to go back to the Moselle for a few days, and then Traben-Trarbach is definitely one of the places I'll visit! I'll definitely take you up on your offer😃 - thank you so much for that and for your comment!
Warm regards,
Angelika
Dear Angelika, despite the bad weather I think your photos are really beautiful! Thanks for sharing and best wishes from Kenya! Laura.
Dear Laura,
Thank you very much for your nice comment. I'm glad you like my photos. It was a really nice day despite the suboptimal weather.
Love,
Angelika