Tag Archives: Deutschland

Strolling Through Lübeck’s Old Town

Posted on April 28, 2016 by pearlsandprose

I enjoyed the Old Town of Lübeck so much. Cobblestone streets with pastel-colored buildings and interesting architecture. The windowboxes of red geraniums that always make me think of Germany. Same with the lace curtains. The author Thomas Mann was born … Continue reading →

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Rostock, Part I

Posted on April 16, 2015 by pearlsandprose

The city of Rostock, Germany, joined the Hanseatic League in 1251. In the 14th century it was a powerful seaport town with 12,000 inhabitants and the biggest city of Mecklenburg. As I mentioned in a previous comment, I didn’t realize … Continue reading →