We went out for a stroll along the lake by Gifhorn’s Schloss yesterday and had such a nice time enjoying the warm, sunny day. As we walked along the path we could see the windmills from the windmill museum in the background.
We’ve been to the museum before, which is really a nice visit as you can go inside the windmills and even buy some fresh baked bread, but this time around we just opted for walking along the lake.
We could hear the laughter from the people on the paddle boats, the joyful shouts from children playing, and of course the bicycle bells when riders would get close and warn you to make some room for them.
I love the soft crunching sound of our footsteps on the path and hearing the chirping of birds in the trees. It can be quite meditative. We stopped often along the way to take pictures of birds, ducks, the windmills and any other little thing that caught our attention.
Of course I brought a book with me for when my husband was taking a bit longer with the picture taking. In case you are wondering, I’ve started Persuasion by Jane Austen and am quite loving it and the heroine.
“Anne, with an elegance of mind and sweetness of character, which must have placed her high with any people of real understanding, was nobody with either father or sister: her word had no weight; her convenience was always to give way; – she was only Anne.”
More adventures from Germany next post.
And you stayed away from the fresh baked bread because….? I’m afraid I don’t have that level of self control.
What a GORGEOUS place to take a stroll and read Persuasion! Hope you’re liking it! Thanks for the updates Iliana!
Wow, great pics! They’re beautiful! I wish I’m there! 😀
Oops! That’s my comment above. ;P
That’s absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
A windmill museum? That’s so cool. Lovely photos. And so glad you are enjoying Persuasion. It’s towards the top of my list of Austen favorites.
Wow, this place is gorgeous! I love the photos you’ve been posting. A windmill museum must be fascinating. Jealous! Have more fun for us.
Glad to know that you arrrived well and nothing got lost.
Great place to read. and, it looks cool there!
I think Jane Austen is a perfect choice for reading on a trip. I hope you enjoy it. It is one of her books that I have not yet read.
The place is gorgeous!
And well i had also stared with Persuasion 🙂
You look so contented sitting there reading! What a lovely day and lovely scenery, too! Persuasion is my favorite Austen novel, so I hope you like it too!
I love your pictures, and hearing about your adventures in Germany. I love Persuasion–it’s one of my all-time favorite books, and Anne Elliot is one of my favorite heroines. I’m glad you’re enjoying it 🙂
Table Talk – Oh don’t get me wrong, I’ve been enjoying bread from bakeries every day! 🙂
Sandy – It was the best. Actually I went back out there again for more reading time with Anne!
Melody – I wish I could take this place back with me. I’ve taken countless photos that’s for sure 🙂
Nymeth – And, the path is quite long so it makes for a wonderful walk!
aka nik – I think so too 🙂
Stefanie – I know, isn’t that neat? I think they have 12 windmills you can go into. It’s been years since we’ve gone and I know they were in the process of building another so not sure how many they have now. Persuasion is wonderful by the way!
Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) – So glad you are enjoying the photos and thank you for stopping by to check ’em. I miss all of you guys and visiting your blogs but my internet is pretty limited.
Isabel – Actually it got quite warm that day so after all the walking I was a bit hot but totally not like texas hot 🙂
Carl V. – I think you are absolutely right! I’m about half way through the book and can already say you must read it! 🙂
Veens – What do you think of Persuasion? Isn’t it great?
Danielle – It was a lovely day! And, I’m really loving Persuasion!
Gentle Reader – Anne is a wonderful heroine isn’t she? I can’t believe I’ve never really heard as much about Persuasion as I have of the other Austen books but I get the feeling this may become my favorite so far!