This is an old village with cobblestone streets in the old part and the new part where I live has paved roads. There is really not much to do here. The people lead very quiet lives and since it is an aging population, they take pride in their gardens and keeping everything neat and tidy.
The place is steeped in history and sometimes you see plaques depicting certain scenes and events from way back then. The church is very old. I was told it was built a century ago and there are a few tombstones along the pathway leading to the church. The wooden pews show much wear and tear and when the sunlight shines through, dust envelopes the place. It is still a charming little church and lives have come and gone there, some leaving their mark behind.
There is a bakery, a dentist, a doctor, a school, and a convenience store. Add to that a beer garden, two restaurants, one Italian and the other German and you have everything this village has to offer. The village is self-contained for the most part. When snow rolls around and the roads are unpassable, all those things I mentioned before come into play and we are grateful! However, snow doesn’t show up here that often and when it does, it doesn’t stay for long.
The best thing you can do around here is to go walking. We are surrounded by nature and it is gorgeous. Open fields, manicured gardens, wooded pathways are all surrounded by mountains and forests. There are streams meandering through the woods and it feels magical in spring and summer. You can see rabbits, deer, cranes, herons, and hawks if you have your eyes peeled for them. I’ve heard we have wild boar, foxes, and wild dogs too but I have never seen them.
If walking is your thing, then there is plenty to do here. It is virtually crime-free and walking alone in the open fields is something I relish without having to worry about what could be hiding in the bushes or the woods! I do look around and pay attention to my surroundings because as they say, “NEVER SAY NEVER!”
Most are law-abiding citizens and it is a friendly place. If you’re looking to relax, and to find peace, it’s a great place to be. If you’re a writer, it’s a perfect place to come up with ideas and to let your imagination run wild like mine does!
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