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Finding the best Belgian chocolates — Thassos: Not your typical Greek island, Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Ancient city on the Northern Wales: Small place, big A beautiful mystery, Page 3 Page 4 rise, Page 8 adventure, Page 12 April 19, 2019 | Volume 43, Number 15 Read the KA also online at KaiserslauternAmerican.com Spring Special Edition
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Spring festivals
TABLE OF CONTENTS by Leonie Milde
contributing writer
Spring is the season for getting out of your
house, enjoying a glass of regional wine in the
sunshine and discovering new corners of the
state. Though spring festivals may be sneakily
disguised as Weinfest, Stadtfest, Frühlingsfest,
Frühlingsmesse and other blossoming terms, we
have uncovered their true identities: delicious
outdoor fun for the whole family inviting you
to enjoy culinary delicacies, family entertain-
ment, live music and, of course, wine in charm-
ing towns and cities surrounding Kaiserslautern.
Spring Festivals ...............................................................................................2 • KALLSTADT, Fest of 100 Wines. April 26 to 29.
• WEISENHEIM AM SAND, Spring Fair and hike.
Finding the best Belgian chocolates — A beautiful mystery ......................3 April 26 to 28.
• LACHENSPEYERDORF, Wine and Frog Fair.
Thassos: Not your typical Greek island .......................................................... 4-5 April 26 to 20.
• MECKENHEIM, 5th WeinTestival Auf der Höhe.
Puck hunt competition...................................................................................6 April 27 to 28.
• BAD DÜRKHEIM, May Wine Fair at Weingut
Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Ancient city on the rise ................................................... 8-9 Rasskopf-Hofmann. Saturday, Sunday,
Tuesday and Wednesday from
Trier to Koblenz: Eco biking adventure ..........................................................10 April 27 to May 5.
• BAD DÜRKHEIM, Spring Market: first wines,
Northern Wales: Small place, big adventure............................................ 12-13 sunflower sale and more. April 28.
• WACHENHEIM AN DER WEINSTRASSE, May Fair:
Hiking & backpacking in Switzerland .................................................. 14-15 culinary delights with midnight witch dance
and white sausage breakfast. April 30 to May 1.
Skydiving .................................................................................................. 16-17 • DACKENHEIM, May Pole Setup Celebration.
May 1.
Special Spring offers ............................................................................... 18-19 • NEUSTADT AN DER WEINSTRASSE, Andergasser
Fest. May 1 to 6.
Easter egg hunt .............................................................................................20 • BAD DÜRKHEIM, Grethen-Hausen Fair: carnival
rides and more. May 3 to 7.
Celebrate Easter — the German way ........................................................21 • BOBENHEIM AM BERG, Tarte Flambé Fair.
May 18.
• HASSLOCH, Leisböhler Wine Days on
Easter Recipe: Easter lamb cake .................................................................22
Rathausplatz. May 17 to 19.
• NEUSTADTGEINSHEIM, Wine and Asparagus
Was ist los? Cultural highlights .......................................................................23
Fair. May 17 to 19.
• MECKENHEIM, 43rd Gässelweinkerwe: live
At the movies ..................................................................................................24
music and culinary specialities. May 24 to 27.
• BOBENHEIM AM BERG, 4th Brewery Fair.
Ad pages ................................................................................................... 25-36
May 25.
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• NEUSTADTHAARDT, Wine Fair on the Street.
May 24 to 30.
• BAD DÜRKHEIM, City Fair. May 29 to June 2.
• FREINSHEIM, Old City Center Fair.
May 30 to June 2.
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by Nate Cairney with a chocolatier (which is
contributing writer encouraged — you’re guaran-
teed a lively discussion), then
The words “Belgian you may have to rely on the third,
Pralines
chocolate” stir the imagi- and perhaps most important, indica-
&
nation in a way that few tor of quality: whether or not you’re
other phrases do. You pic- buying from an individual artisan.
ture rows of delicate pralines and While nearly all Belgian chocolate
truffles behind pristine glass, and The power of fabricants shops carry caramels, chocolate-covered
lose yourself in the idea that bliss Individual fabricants — prefer- fruits, and molded chocolates (think choco-
lies inside each one of those small,
delicious pieces.
It’s not a distant dream. Belgian
ably master chocolatiers with only
one shop — are acutely aware of the
tradeoffs between growth and quality,
late eggs at Easter), the two traditional
powerhouses are pralines and truffles. Truffles
chocolates are world-renowned, and and often choose to focus on the latter. Pralines Truffles
have been for years. Strict quality For fabricants, chocolate-making Though “pralines” the world over contain Typically round in shape, truffles are often
standards and unique production is not a growth business. It’s a life’s nuts (often hazelnuts) and sugar, Belgian made without nuts, are chocolate-forward
processes have helped create a bril- work. Doutrelepont told me it took pralines are chocolate-covered and avail- in taste, and are usually filled with a deli-
liant chocolate culture throughout him five years to get the blends, able in an array of shapes, fillings, and cious ganache (whipped filling of chocolate
the country. ingredients, sources, and process- flavors. and cream).
But with hundreds of chocolat- es just right. He likens chocolate-
iers and thousands of shops across making to athletic endeavors — it
Belgium, how do you know which requires agility (as anyone who has
one to pick? As with most things, the ever tried to make chocolate at home
answer isn’t necessarily simple. What knows) and a level of precision that
better mystery to unravel, however, can be breathtaking when done cor-
than one involving chocolate? rectly.
And while hand-crafted chocolates Belgian pralines in a shop by Elena Kharichkina / Shutterstock.com Belgian truffels in a shop by Elena Pominova / Shutterstock.com
Choosing the best chocolate in and of themselves don’t guarantee
According to Georges anything, passionate
Doutrelepont, a Nimy, Belgium- Belgian fabricants
based master chocolatier who has often produce excel-
honed his craft for 17 years, there are lence. I’ve conducted
a few key items to consider in choos- taste tests — admit-
ing the best chocolate. tedly unscientific —
The first, he says, is freshness. that bear this out.
Chocolate oxidates, so the quality There is a significant
of chocolate treats declines quickly. positive difference
Ideally, you would buy and con- between fabricant
sume them within 10 days. So if you chocolates and all
can’t access artisan chocolates, it is others.
important to find a chocolatier that But we’re still
moves a lot of product. My favor- talking about choco-
ite Leonidas shop, for example, is late. Trying a little
the often-crowded kiosk at the mall. bit of everything
Even then, I take care to select my and seeing what
own chocolates and avoid buying you like is part of
pre-packaged boxes. the fun. However,
The second consideration has to if you’re searching
do with the quality and origin of for quality, remem-
the ingredients. Doutrelepont, for ber Doutrelepont’s
instance, chooses his ingredients advice, “A (good)
Background photo by Anna_Pustynnikova / Shutterstock.com
carefully, as they are an essential part chocolatier is like an
of creating masterful chocolates. For artist,” he says. “It’s
example, his hazelnuts come from not so easy to find.”
the Piedmont region of Italy and Looking for one,
his almonds are from Portugal — however, is definitely
among the world’s best. worth the effort.
But unless you are inclined to start
up an ingredient origin conversation
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Thassos:
Not your typical Greek island
Photo by Calin Stan / Shutterstock.com
Story and photos by Nate Cairney hotels. Instead, there are long
contributing writer stretches of remote coastline and
mountains — big ones — in the
Thassos, a Greek island in the island’s interior. A few hours after
north Aegean Sea, is like some- Paradise Beach, I am standing on
thing from a dream. It is April, a rugged peak. A verdant valley,
and the sea is warm enough for filled with olive trees and wander-
swimming. We are on Paradise ing goats, lies far below. Beyond
Beach, standing on a vast swath the island, the sea sparkles in the
of white sand lapped by tur- late afternoon sun. Were it not for
quoise water. Our children race the sound of tinkling bells drift-
into the surf and giggle with ing up from the distant goat herd,
excitement. I swivel my head in I might have thought I had the
both directions. We are alone. entire island to myself.
On a beautiful beach in Europe?
A miracle. In the scheme of things, I
kind of did. Thassos in spring is
But Thassos isn’t your typi- a sparsely populated revelation,
cal Greek island. There are few which means it is fantastic for
blue roofs, suntanning glitterati, visitors who are seeking adventure
Photo by Lucian Bolca
or towering rectangular seaside spiced with a bit of solitude. / Shutterstock.com
April 19, 2019 Kaiserslautern American Page 5
From then
until now
Accessible by ferry and locat-
ed a short drive from Thessaloniki,
Thassos’ distinct feel begins with its
fascinating history. The island has
been famous for millennia for its
pure white marble, which was used
by many ancient cultures — includ-
ing Greeks and Romans — to build
statues and monuments throughout
the region. Today, visitors can see
white marble literally everywhere.
Huge slabs lie along coastlines, in
mountainside quarries, and along
trails.
Through virtue of its position
near the European mainland, the
island has seen a myriad of cul-
tures and conquerors during the
past 2,000 years. As a result, most
century-ago residents of Thassos
chose to live inland, far from the
coast, where they could farm and
herd in relative peace from maraud-
ing maritime visitors.
Nowadays, that historical lack
of coastal development means that
Thassos has a wealth of charm.
Gorgeous, remote beaches can be
found at various points around the
island. Cozy coastal cottages can
be had for great bargains, especially
outside of the summer high season.
Rugged trekking is available: Mount
Ypsarion towers nearly 4,000 feet
above sea level and offers views to
Turkey on clear days. Other than
having to occasionally dodge very
aggressive small trucks, the driving
is fantastic — twisty narrow roads,
impossibly located mountain villages,
and beautiful views of mountains,
forests, monasteries, and the sea.
One of the best parts of Thassos,
though, is knowing you are on an
island. When you sit on a boulder
overlooking the sea and watch the
sun set on the mainland, it is good
to know you are a world away from
regular life and responsibility. For
me, Thassos wasn’t just a place to
find adventure. It was just plain
good for the soul.
Thassos Essentials
Ferry Services: are not available: tickets may When to Go: blend of fewer tourists and which offers fantastic
Daily ferry services are only be purchased on site. According to locals, excellent weather. Bonus opportunities to celebrate
available from Kavala and See go-thassos.gr for more April, May, September points if you’re there during the biggest holiday of the
Keramoti. Advance tickets information. and October bring an ideal Greek Orthodox Easter, Greek year with locals.
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PLOVDIV, BULGARIA:
Ancient city on the rise
by Nate Cairney
contributing writer
It is rare — and kind of awe-
some — to be in the presence of
something truly ancient like the
Egyptian pyramids or millennia-
old yew trees in random rural
Scottish churchyards. It is rarer
still to be somewhere that has
been continuously inhabited for
more than 6,000 years, where
diverse cultures have blended
over time into something truly
unique. It is invigorating to
immerse yourself in a place where
new, old, and really, really old nes-
tle comfortably side by side. It’s everywhere. Morning art markets blos-
even cooler when this is located som outside the city’s central park
somewhere unexpected — and a and the sweet scent of banitsa — a
two-hour plane ride from where tasty Bulgarian pastry — fills the air.
you live. Welcome to the world of Ancient wooden Orthodox churches,
Plovdiv, Bulgaria. museums, and a beautiful mosque, all
As the 2019 European within close proximity to one another,
Culture Capital, a designation testify to the city’s diverse population.
given to one city each year to Boasting one of the longest pedes-
showcase outstanding cultural life trian plazas in Europe, Plovdiv also
and development, Plovdiv is a offers excellent shops, restaurants, bars,
place on the rise. A university and gelaterias. All are great deals for
city, Plovdiv bustles with a youth- budget travelers. Though Bulgaria is
ful energy and is reminiscent of part of the European Union, it has yet
Prague 20 years ago or Ljubljana to adopt the euro. This means that your
a decade ago: it feels like Europe’s dollar (or euro) will go about twice as
next big thing. Modern art and far when you’re using the Bulgarian lev.
exotic architecture can be found The city’s history, however, is where
April 19, 2019 Kaiserslautern American Page 9
Plovdiv really shines. Situated Bulgaria’s Cold War past is evi-
in a valley and surrounded by dent, as well. One can find concrete
beautiful mountains, the location block buildings and anodyne cul-
attracted ancient Thracians, who tural monstrosities. But you for-
settled there thousands of years get them almost as quickly as you
ago and never left. Over time, notice them. The life and color that
the city had a lot of visitors/con- streams through the city captures
querors, including Macedonians, your attention instead.
Romans, and Turks. Each culture If you want an amazing, authen-
left its mark, and the results are tic cultural experience without hav-
fascinating. ing to travel too far, Plovdiv is a
The Roman ruins are particu- strong choice. It is also a really good
larly wonderful. The ancient sta- jumping-off point to explore the rest
dium of Philippopolis lies in the of Bulgaria — which has adventure
heart of the city and is beautifully to spare.
illuminated at night. Perhaps the
most impressive piece of archi-
tecture, however, is the Roman
Theater, which was accidentally
unearthed less than a half-centu-
ry ago by a landslide. In pristine
condition, the theater seats nearly
7,000 spectators and is still used
for concerts today.
Banitsa, a spiral filo pie with cheese, is a traditional
Bulgarian food. Photo by Kremena Ruseva/Shutterstock.com
Beautiful painted wooden house
facade decorated with tradi-
tional Bulgarian ornaments in
Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Photo by mehdi33300/Shutterstock.com
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Trier to Koblenz: Eco biking adventure
Photo by saiko3p / Shutterstock.com
by Ronnie Juhans begin at or near the train stops, If you fancy water sports ended up staying in a small village way
contributing writer and also have connecting trans- many of the villages offer too long because of a local fest that
portation such as shuttle buses, canoe and kayak rental lasted until every beer keg and wine
Eco adventures are the combina- trollies, etc. to get you back with endpoints that have bottle was empty, every wurst and
tion of adventurous activities with and forth. return public trans- steak was eaten, and fun was had until
environmentally responsible aware- One of my favorite portation back the rise of the sun.
ness. Destinations and activities vary eco adventures is tak- to your starting If you become too tired and weary
m
widely and can be anything from ing the train to the point. along the route, you can cheat a bit
k.co
stoc
floating on a raging river in South Mosel River with There is and give yourself a break by boarding
r
hutte
Africa to soaring through the tree my bike and spend- no need to one of the inexpensive cruise ships
at / S
aron Am
canopy in the Ozarks! One thing all ing three days rid- weigh your- with your bike and gear. They offer
eco adventures have in common is ing from Trier self down the best Riesling wines and local food
Photo by A
the goal of appreciating and enjoying to Koblenz. This with too specialties so that you can sit back
natural beauty with minimal physical 126-km ride is m a n y and enjoy the views of the steep
impact to the area. amazing and can supplies vineyards, half-timbered houses, and
There are hundreds of packages be a bit rough to as there castles along the route.
offered for destinations all over the do in one day if are ample stores, Reaching Koblenz at the Deutsches
world with a lot of traveling, and very you have spent the markets, wineries, Eck, where the Mosel joins the Rhein,
steep price tags. However, being an winter indoors and are restaurants and was an incredible end to this eco adven-
eco adventurer is very easy to do on not prepared. The most bistros along the ture. The water where the rivers inter-
your own without wasting the green prominent villages along route to get what sect change from green to blue and the
things in our wallet. the route are Bernkastel- you need for every city of Koblenz is a must visit while in
Spending years as a backpacker Kues, Traben-Trarbach, stop. Do keep in Germany. Be sure to cross the river to
taught me a lot about saving money and Cochem. However, mind that plastic is visit Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
on gas, wear and tear on my car, most of my best rest stops not accepted every- After an overnight stay in Koblenz
decreasing pollution and avoiding the were in the tiny villages where and you should with an amazing breakfast or a tradi-
stress of chaos on the roads during that you can ride through have some euro cash on tional afternoon cake and coffee con-
peak seasons. in only a couple of min- hand, and an EC card, tinue the journey via train back to
German public transportation is utes. or ATM card, which you Kaiserslautern which takes approxi-
an amazing way to go hiking, biking, This adventure is full of can use at local banks. mately 1.2 hours. Connections to local
climbing and more. The German rail opportunities such as pitching From spring to late areas like Ramstein, Landstuhl, and
system Deutsche Bahn (DB) has cars a small tent at one of the many fall you will come upon Kusel run frequently and can be found
that allow bikes, enough room for campgrounds or a bike and bed so banners along the ride on the DB site at https://www.bahn.
your equipment, and provide a variety that you can spend a day exploring the promoting village fes- com/en/view/index.shtml
of options for one-day or weekend villages, as well as the biking and hik- tivals. I highly suggest
adventures. ing trails through the vineyards over- stopping to check one For more information, please visit
There are countless adventures that looking the Mosel River valley. out. Over the years I’ve https://www.mosel.de/startseite/
Do Don’t
» research your route and public » expect that everyone speaks English
transportation options » expect that plastic for payment will be
» plan ahead and make reservations accepted everywhere
» pack lightly, only what you need for 1 day » disrespect your surroundings by leaving
at a time your trash
» have a first aid kit, phone and ability to » disregard quiet hours. The only exception
contact EMS is during festivals that go way beyond the
» have all-weather clothing, and euro cash 10 p.m. hour rule
for expenses
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Northern
Wales:
Small place,
big adventure
Aerial view of the Snowdonia National Park close to the historic Dolbadarn Castle in Llanberis, Snowdonia,
Wales, United Kingdom. Photo by Lukassek/ Shutterstock.com
by Nate Cairney Take the mountains. They’re in from the sea: they
contributing writer everywhere, and are remarkable in are strong enough to
their diversity. Jagged peaks loom topple me. I crouch
Let’s begin in the ivy-shrouded in the heart of Snowdonia National behind an ancient
tea room at river’s edge. Located Park. Wild moors, golden and wind- stone wall and register
near one end of the ancient stone swept, cover treeless hills as far as the the brilliant colors —
bridge that spans the river from the eye can see. Emerald forests swallow golds, greens, whites,
valley village of Llanwrst, it looks valleys and stretch along ridges. In and blues. I would
like a hobbit house or something Wales, one doesn’t hike these hills. love to linger, but the
from a fairy tale. But this place — One walks them. And they make for wind has no inten-
the Tu-Hwnt-I’r Bont tea room — quite the walk. tion of relenting. It is
is sturdy and real. We duck through On a March morning at dawn, time to descend.
solid wooden stable doors and nestle for instance, an hour of lung-bust- Then there is the
up to a worn table near a crackling ing uphill walking has brought me sea, which is never
fire. Biting rain swirls outside, and to the top of Ro Wen, a bold, bald far from even the
no matter. Here, in the coziest spot ridge that towers above the village most hidden moun-
in northern Wales, we take a cup of Dolwyddelan. The sky is clear and tain valley. This proximity to the water tains multitudes. There’s Conwy, for
of tea, a warm plate of bread and snow covers distant peaks, testament is a feature that makes northern Wales example, a safe harbor that is home
melted cheese known as Welsh rare- to last night’s weather. I can’t admire special, locals say: you can find so to a magnificent castle and the UK’s
bit, and get down to discussing the the view for long, though. Hundred- much natural beauty in one com- smallest house. Less than an hour to
wonders that surround us. kilometer-per-hour winds scream pressed spot. The Welsh coast con- the west, one can visit the wild, steepApril 19, 2019 Kaiserslautern American Page 13
by Inigo
eval stone bridge across the river Conwy, built
Children playing under Pont Fawr, a famous medi s in Llanr wst, Caern arfon, View from Bryn Alyn to Moel Famau near Mold,
cottage covered with vine leave
Jones, and Tu-Hwnt-l’r Bont Tea Room, an old North Wales. Photo by Henrykc /Shutterstock.com
Photo by Milosz Maslanka/Shutterstock.com
North Wales, United Kingdom.
Famous Conwy Castle in Wales,
United Kingdom.
Photo by Samot/Shutterstock.com
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Finally, and naturally, fortable as coming in from the wild. No matter your preference —
northern Wales is a place Some of the best tea rooms in the comfort or the wilds — you can find
of good cheer. Cozy cot- world are found in northern Wales, like it in northern Wales, where the food
cliffs near Trefor, which offer spec- tages, warm pubs, fire- Tu-Hwnt-I’r Bont or Ty Hyll, located is hearty, the tea is grand, and the
tacular sea views as well as narrow places, and friendly people can be in the woods near Betws-y-Coed and scones with jam and cream are sub-
sheep trails that lead to smooth stone found everywhere. Shelter is an art now known by English speakers as the lime. Adventure beckons. Answer the
beaches and hidden coves. form here, and few things are so com- (very inaptly named) Ugly House. call. You won’t be disappointed.Page 14 Kaiserslautern American April 19, 2019
a ck p a ck i n g
& b
H i k i n g
inre land
S w i t z Photo by Sergey Kilin / Shutterstock.com
by Ronnie Juhans The Harder Kulm (pictured below) is con- Schynige Platte (pictured above) was just a few
contributing writer sidered the top of Interlaken. It is over 1,300 minutes away from our hostel located in Matten,
meters high with a view overlooking much of Switzerland. We took the city bus to Wilderswil and
Backpacking during spring and summer breaks the region to include Interlaken, the Thuner the historic cog train up the mountain where there
is a great way to experience Europe on a budget See (lake) and Lake Brienz which flank the were stunning views of the region in every direction.
for many students around the world. Staying at city below. The ascent upwards is not an easy After about 45-50 minutes we arrived at the top and
hostels or campgrounds with the ability to prepare trek with a large backpack and can be difficult decided to take the long hike to the village of First.
your own meals versus expensive hotels allows you when the trails are wet. There are several resting Before hitting the trail we stopped at the LOWA
to cut down on major expenses and use the extra spots along the way with overlooks equipped hiking boot center where you can demo their boots
cash for self-led adventures with the added benefit with benches and tables to take a break before for free and return them to a location at the end of
of meeting other people from a multitude of back- reaching the top. Once you arrive at the top of your journey. This hike is not for inexperienced hik-
grounds and cultures. the Harder Kulm not only are you taken away ers or kids. Although it was mid July we stumbled
Out of all the years spent trekking around by the view of the Jungfrau, Monk, and Eiger across rocky terrain with patches of ice, and took
Europe and Asia, backpacking through the Swiss peaks, but you can relax and enjoy the views at time out for a snowball fight while crossing some
Alpine regions has always been my favorite. To its high altitude restaurant that offers local food of the meadows at 3,400 feet before stopping at an
me there is nothing better than arriving in the and wine specialties. If you bring the kids along alpine cabin for a much needed bowl of goulash soup
Bernese Oberland and being welcomed by some keep in mind that there is also a funicular that and some pear schnapps. The final descent took us to
of the most amazing scenery, welcoming locals, takes only 8 minutes to reach the top. the village of First four hours later where we made
low-cost accommodation, and the ability to take our way back to Interlaken to barbeque, reflect on
day trips and go on outdoor adventures. the journey and plan our next adventure.
My favorite start point has always been
Interlaken, Switzerland. After arriving by train, For more information, please visit
there are many hostels and campgrounds within https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/schynige-platte/
hiking distance from the two main stations. The mountain-hike-schynige-platte-faulhorn-first/
facilities are above and beyond what most travelers
think of a hostel and include ammenities such as
communal kitchens stocked with utensils, cook-
ware and appliances, movie rooms, reading and
meditation rooms, pools, spas, recreation activi-
ties as well as laundry facilities, coffee shops, area
information kiosk, and a place to enjoy nightlife.
Within a short walking distance are various
outdoor adventure facilities where you can book
the adventure of your choice which can be a bit
pricy, shop for souvenirs, groceries, or spend the
Photo by Discovering Destinations / Shutterstock.com
day exploring the village. Instead of spending lots
of euro on booking trips and shopping we decided
to go low budget and high yield. Below are a cou- For more information, please visit
ple of suggestions that will make your backpack- http://www.jungfrau.ch/sommer/tourismus/
ing adventure an experience of a lifetime. ausflugsziele/harder-kulm/erlebnisse/
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h a t t o b r i n g :
W
Sturdy hiking shoes or boots, all-weath-
er clothing that includes layers, phones,
water, snacks, first aid kit, toilet paper,
sunscreen, insect repellant and euro. Most
remote huts and mountain areas do not
accept plastic.
Photo by pongpinun traisrisilp / Shutterstock.com
Our next adventure was exploring the
Lauterbrunnen valley, land of 72 waterfalls.
This is a totally flat hike that takes you from Dos and Don’ts:
the train station in the middle of the village
towards the Trummelbach Falls. Although you • Take plenty of breaks
are in a valley, the surrounding views are aston- if you are not used
ishing. The trail begins at the parking lot behind to being in high
the church and just below the largest water- elevations.
fall in the valley. It is surrounded by fields of • Check weather
wildflowers and flanked by high peaks where conditions as they
you will often see base jumpers freefall and fly can change rapidly.
over the fields in squirrel suits. The sound of • Stay on the trails
cowbells and the glacier-fed swift water in the to avoid disturbing
stream along the route were enchanting enough wildlife and eco
to make everyone in the group put away their systems.
earphones for the entire hike. The photo oppor- • Don’t leave any trash
tunities are spectacular because you also have a behind. Find a place
clear view of the snowcapped Jungfrau in the in your pack for it.
distance. A must-see natural wonder along this
trek are the Trummelbach Falls. These waterfalls
are the world’s only glacier waterfalls that you For more information on the region:
can access via an underground lift taking you to Accommodation
Photo by PawelKusek / Shutterstock.com
a series of tunnels, paths and viewing platforms. • https://www.famoushostels.com/
The falls are fed from the melting glaciers of • https://www.campingjungfrau.swiss/
the Jungfrau and flow at up to 20,000 liters per For more information, visit
second. If you plan on spending the night in http://www.lauterbrunnen.ch/portal/ Ground Transportation
the Lauterbrunnen valley, there is a hostel and a https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/truemmelbach- • https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/prices-and-
campground along the route. falls-water-in-a-corset-of-stone.html brochures/
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S k y d i v i n g
by Ronnie Juhans equipment instructions, what to fall
contributing writer expect and what it really feels like your
to skydive. instruc-
With all of the bucket list things After we boarded the plane tor taps your
Illus
to do in our lives skydiving is rated and settled in there was feeling o u t s t re t c h e d
trat
ion
amongst the top 10. Many rea- of uneasiness with everyone that hands and lets
by
kapo
sons include the adrenaline rush, quickly switched to excitement you know that
na /
adventure, a dare, bragging rights as we looked out the windows the chute is going
Shut
tersto
or to be like the Jones.’ However, and took in the scenery of snow- to be deployed. Once
ck.com
when reality sets in many people capped alpine peaks in every direc- the chute is deployed you
opt out for something they con- tion as well as lakes, rivers, farm- have an even better view
sider less insane and safer to do. land and villages below. of the Alps and surroundings
This is one of my favorite out- Once the plane leveled off and because you are descending at a
door adventures that will not only our instructors started double- slower speed while gliding back to
accomplish the above reasons to checking equipment and moving the landing zone.
jump from a small plane, but can the first jumper to the door, the Another great experience was
also be very addictive. mood again became a bit somber my tandem instructor allowing
My first jump was over knowing that you would be next. me to take the toggles and get
Interlaken, Switzerland, several “Time to fly, ready mate,” was the the feeling of steering the chute
years ago while on a pick-your- last thing you heard at the door before taking over again and guid-
adventure weekend camping trip. before spilling out of the plane ing us onto the landing zone. The
Our small group sat around the with your instructor and freefall- landing was excellent and required
fire until the wee hours of the ing at over 100mph. us to trot a few meters before the
morning discussing other options Hearing the ‘yeehaw’ in the dis- chute dropped behind us and we
such as white water rafting, can- tance cranked everyone up in the came to a stop.
yoning and a few more. The con- group to jump next and fly like an Once we were all back on the
sensus was to go big and not go eagle at 14,000 feet. ground and gathered as a group
home without checking skydiving Contrary to what you would with our instructors for a quick
off the list with the added bonus of anticipate, the free fall was not a reflection of the experience, we
flying over the Swiss Alps. sick feeling of falling uncontrol- turned in our gear and headed
After signing up at the camp- lably but was a very exhilarating back to the campground for a
ground adventure center there feeling like floating on water with bucket list party and barbeque
were a couple of folks suffer- your hand stretched out in front that lasted so long that we had to
ing from buyer’s remorse but the of you which is beyond fun and forgo anything other the next day
group as a whole kept everyone’s feels very safe. The view was crazy besides making a very unhealthy
spirits uplifted until it was time amazing and the instructors took breakfast, sleeping in hammocks
to board the van and head for the us on a couple of spins allowing an till the later afternoon and another
airfield. Once we arrived we were amazing real-life 360-degree view barbeque while showing our pics
met by the tandem instructors who of the Swiss Alps that you can only and videos of this epic outdoor
kept us motivated by talking about get while skydiving. adventure. Do not put this one off,
the safety of the sport, safety and Just before the end of the free get out there and do it.April 19, 2019 Kaiserslautern American Page 17
Photos by Sky Antonio / Shutterstock.com
Going as a small group: ing a busy street while walking to What to bring:
In my experience going with a work during rush hour. There is • Food, water and snacks or
small group that you get to know always an element of risk when it you can eat at the bistro.
instead of booking for yourself comes to high-adventure activi- • All equipment will be
increases your level of confidence ties. However, it is vital to check provided on-site.
and decreases your fear and appre- an organization’s safety records,
hensions. This is a great team- certifications, training programs, Test yourself first:
building bucket list adventure that as well as reviews from former Indoor skydiving in a wind
will not only allow you to be moti- participants. tunnel is an excellent way to
vated by others but will also give try out how skydiving feels
you peace of mind. Skydiving with Health, level of fitness and age: beforehand and get yourself
a group that you know or get to As with any outdoor activity ready for this sport. The wind
know during an adventure trip will these are issues that haunt so many tunnel airflow simulates the
decrease your doubts and fears. adventurous people and stop them realistic freefall portion of a
in their tracks without knowing skydive as well as allowing you
Anticipation: what they are actually capable of to do turns, go forward, back-
Anticipating that sick stomach- doing. When in doubt consult with ward, slow down and speed up
drop feeling is one of the major your doctor in order to get a green your fall rate all of which build
fears of this sport. The reality is light to take that jump. These days your precision levels and con-
that you are in an airplane flying skydivers upwards of 90 years jump fidence. The indoor flights are
at approximately 100mph so that out of airplanes around the world actually longer than outdoor
when you jump, there is a quick while laughing at Millennials who flights. Not only was it fun
transition from flying to dropping are hyperventilating before their and gave me that adrenalin
at 120mph which alleviates that jump and stressing out all the way junky fix, it is also very safe
sickening feeling because you are to the drop zone. Body weight can and can be done with a group
riding on air molecules which feels also be an issue. Make sure that of friends or the whole family
like floating in water or flying. you discuss this with the skydiving at one time.
company prior to booking. Most
Safety: issues can be addressed and cor- For more information on
Of course, the question of how rected based on conditions and skydiving check out the
safe skydiving is in comparison to available equipment. following links:
other outdoor activities, will cross www.skydiveinterlaken.ch/
your mind. Do your research ahead Seasonal opportunities: index.php/en/
of time, and you will find that sky- Skydiving like many other www.indoor-skydiving.com
diving can be safer than everyday adventures is seasonal because of www.firebird-skydiving.de
activities such as driving a car, weather conditions. End of March www.dropzone.com/dropzone/
riding a motorcycle, or even cross- through October is prime season. Europe/Germany/
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Preparing your garden for Spring
By FindItGuide.com
While driving around lately, you may have noticed the German road crews giving anything
and everything a crew cut. They have all sorts of cool connectors that go on their work vehicles
that trim, cut and shave off just about any type of vegetation in its path. There are even trimmers
that rotate around the road markers like magic while the maintenance truck cruises next to it. You
should take this as a sign it is time to get your own bushes, grass and garden areas ready for spring.
Generally, when it comes to bushes and hedges, you should not be afraid of cutting off too much (better to
cut off too much than too little). In a lush growing area like Germany, where moisture is aplenty, if you are not
aggressively cutting back, you can quickly get overrun. Weeding and clearing dead leaves is also a must. Here
are five tips to help you get your garden in shape.
• Get rid of the dead perennial leaves. will make the work easier because in the season as the EU has laws regulating
Clearing away the foliage that is still there, the ground is soft from the winter. what can be used. If you PCSed over with
promotes growth to flowers and grass. If products purchased in the U.S., be sure to
any perennials have pushed their way up • Prune shrubs that flower. Now is the time see if they are approved for use in Germany.
out of the ground due to the recent frost, to prune shrubs that bloom late in the
push them back in so they will prosper. summer. Shrubs have flowers that bloom • Look for broken limbs and branches.
from wood, so if you prune them now, Winter storms can result in trees and bushes
• Pull those weeds. Probably the least you will not risk cutting off the buds. that have broken or splintered due to high
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favorite job to do for everyone, weed winds, snow, ice, rain and anything else the
pulling can get rid of those nasty crit- • Don’t forget to fertilize. Now that the German winters can throw at you. Cut off
ters that choke out the development ground is fully thawed (we hope!), spread just before the broken area to help the veg-
of all the beautiful plants you actu- fertilizers around shrubs, trees and perenni- etation regrow. If your evergreens suffered
ally want to grow. Pulling them now als. Be careful when using weedkillers later any dead ends from winter, cut off the tips.
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