MEDIEVAL MAULBRONN
BADEN BADEN
This morning we were given the assignment to deliver a computer to the Rheinpfalz FHC. They were very glad to get it. When we got there it was already full of patrons. I'm sure the new computer will be greatly appreciated. It only took a short time to take the computer out and set it up, so we decided to travel a little further south east to Maulbroon, a Kloster (Monastery) which is one of Europe's completely preserved medieval monasteries. The building was constructed in 1147 in the Gothic architecture. This monastery with its many buildings are completely inclosed by medieval walls and towers.
After the Reformation, the Duke of Wurtenberg converted the complex into a Protestant boarding school, which is still working today. It was a school day when we arrived there and all the students were having a break. The town is beautiful and all the buildings are old, 800 years old. Some of its early prominent men who attended were Johann Kepler, Frederick Holdertin and Hermann Hesse. There were lots of great opportunities for photos from every angle. You are able to discover new and interesting things to capture.
Since the day was still young, we had to go to Baden Baden, my favorite place in Germany during Autumn time. It is in the middle of the Black Forest so you will see beautiful colors all around you. I took photos of some of the old houses further up in the forest. As I told you before, Baden Baden has the most millionaires. All the shops are high quality and a lot of the people speak French. We traveled more in the countryside, rather than the town this time and we loved this part of Baden Baden. I can not tell you how clean and neat each farm is. I especially like to see their stacked wood. When the Prophet said for everyone to clean up their properties and farms, he did not have to tell the Germans that, because they have always done it. I took a picture of a stack for you to see. It is thrilling to imagine Gene's family living in this beautiful place. We recently found that his progenitors are from this area. We had a very leisure day and enjoyed it.
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