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Sheffield High in the Rhineland
Keeping you up to date with Sheffield High School's German and Latin visit to Germany (Easter 2013)
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Wednesday 27 March
Stayed in and around Koblenz today. Our
first stop was at the Marksburg, a fortified castle dating back to the 13th century, which overlooks the Rhein to the south of
Koblenz and which boasts an interesting line in instruments of torture and an
outside loo which would be a challenge to those afraid of heights!
We then ate our packed lunches and enjoyed
some sunshine on the banks of the Rhein, before driving to Deutsches Eck (translates as the German Corner), which is the confluence (from which Koblenz
gets its name) of the Rhein and the Mosel and on which stands an enormous and
imposing statue of Kaiser Bill astride his horse, marking the unification
of Germany in 1871.
We then walked into the city centre to enable the girls to do some
shopping - an opportunity to practise their German speaking.
After supper we enjoyed community singing
led by Frau Wallace, ably assisted by Frau Anschütz, followed by prize giving and 'thank yous' to Frau Rühmkorf and her team for organising such a successful trip.
Here´s to Germany 2015..................
PS Apologies for the lack of photos - we have tried, really we have, but the internet isn't always on our side!
PS Apologies for the lack of photos - we have tried, really we have, but the internet isn't always on our side!
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Tuesday 26 March
Another cool, but dry and sunny, day in
Northern Germany today.
We set off after breakfast for Köln (Cologne) to visit
the Roman Museum. This was built next to the Cathedral after a stunning mosaic
floor was discovered when an air raid shelter was being dug out in 1941, so the
museum was built around it!
We were fascinated by the Roman tombs and the many
examples of items used in everyday Roman life. We also explored the huge
cathedral or Dom, whose steeples soar into the sky over the city skyline,
dwarfing the surrounding buildings.
The cathedral claims to house the remains
of the three Magi or three wise men who visited the baby Jesus in Bethlehem, in
a beautiful gold chest, which can be seen behind the high altar.
Then it was on to the Chocolate Museum, on the
banks of the Rhein, where we found out how chocolate is made, before buying
chocolate in all shapes and sizes in the shop.
On the way back to Koblenz we called in at
the Haribo shop - Haribo heaven! Laden with bags of goodies the girls got back
on the bus and we headed back to our hotel for an evening of poster making.
(We are still trying to get photos on to the blog and will keep trying!)
Monday, 25 March 2013
News from Deutschland!
A lovely day today in Trier, said to be the oldest town in Germany. Founded by the Roman emperor Augustus, in 17BC it boasts several impressive Roman sites which we have explored- the Porta Nigra, Constantine's Basilica, the Emperor's Baths and a very atmospheric amphitheatre.
The pedestrianised old town offered the opportunity for some retail therapy, which the girls enjoyed before heading back for the hotel. After dinner, some very creative interpretations of mosaics were produced, proving you are never to old for cutting and sticking!
Köln tomorrow.....
The pedestrianised old town offered the opportunity for some retail therapy, which the girls enjoyed before heading back for the hotel. After dinner, some very creative interpretations of mosaics were produced, proving you are never to old for cutting and sticking!
Köln tomorrow.....
Sunday, 24 March 2013
We have arrived!
Just to confirm that we have arrived in Koblenz, enjoyed supper and we're now now having a much-needed early
night.
We're looking forward to our visit to Trier and exploring the Roman and old town tomorrow.
We're looking forward to our visit to Trier and exploring the Roman and old town tomorrow.
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
A Sneak Preview
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Porta Nigra, Trier |
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The Römisch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne |
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The Marksburg Castle on the Rhine |
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Deutsches Eck on Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine (foreground) and the Moselle |
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The Haribo Factory |
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Looking across the Rhine to Cologne's Gothic cathedral |
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Boppard - a popular tourist destination on the Rhine |
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Our hotel - the Weinlaube |
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