Across from the front courtyard
Two of the half dozen cows
This is a very small part of the 200+ year old barn across from the house. This barn is huge, I was unable to get a picture of the entire building. So I only took the pictures of this very beautiful artwork over the door.
Here you can see the date 1801 in the bottom right hand corner:
On this section we see the initials “HH” and the date ’76
Another farm building:
A close up, my guess is the satellite was installed sometime after 1876:
Another home on the property. I do not know the age but it is newer. Bernd explained to me that this had been a large working farm which had been in his family for generations. During WWII Hilter took most of their land for military buildings, barracks I believe. As a result they no longer had enough land to support farming operations. In order to keep what was left of the farm they built homes to rent out to tenants. As Bernd was telling me this story, he asked me ” Do you know Hilter?” I answered with a simple “yes”, but I really wanted to say “who doesn’t.”
Here we are, some of the kennel buildings.
Bernd Nagel showing me some of his dogs:
A young male looking over a flower box
Sehr schonen fotos, deine Julie! Love it – it’s like a story book fairy tale setting. The shepherd with geraniums is perfect.
I remember many breakfasts of blood sausage, wild boar meat and black bread when I attended school in Deutschland.
Will the pix from this visit be posted on your website? I hope so – I really enjoy my armchair travels.
These photos sum up for me the charm of Germany! I’d love to visit Herr Nagel sometime…
Margot you were so lucky to have gotten to live in Germany and have such an experience. Wow. I always wanted Tiffany to do something like that…had her almost talked into a summer course in Africa only to have Mos talk her out of it. I wanted her to take a year off from school and be a ski bum or work on a dud ranch. She didn’t— the reality was/is that is what I want and not what she wanted. I still think it would have been good for her.
Terri you would really love Bernd Nagel, he is a bit a-typical for a German. He says in his next life he plans to come back as an Italian as they “know how to have fun and enjoy life.” I think Bernd is doing a good job enjoying life already. He is very much a people-person, loves to meet people, talk to people, make new friends, etc. He is a sincere, warm, and caring person. When he greets you, it is with a big hug and a kiss on the cheek, he makes you feel like a cherished friend.
Bernd Nagel sounds like a great guy. Just the way you say he greets you, makes you feel honestly welcome at his home. You’re right, Terri “the charm of Germany”. And the food, my, oh my … I visited Holstein Germany to attend two year old stallion judging several years back. It was a fantastic experience. I learned so much … and ate so much :~) I agree with Margot – I, too, enjoy my armchair visits! Thanks, Julie!