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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Frankfurt Germany, a city of contrasts
I planned an 11 hour layover in Frankfurt on my way to South Africa in March 2010. And I hooked up with CouchSurfer Sue who really knew her history and gave me an excellent seven hour walking tour of the city. Join along here.
Amazing shots Gaelyn. The movie on the floor--I am still chuckling. Isn't it amazing to know that the buildings are so old and still around--we in the US sometimes cannot fathom 15th century buildings. 1800s are old to us.
Wow - I've only seen the inside of Frankfurt airport! (Is it just me... or are there NO seats in that place??) Looks like I need to get out and see that city!
Like Kirsty I have seen the airport and a brief drive out to go to Stuttgart. We are Porsche fans!! This looks like a trip back to see Frankfort in detail is now required. Thanks for the post. Diane
Wow Gaelyn;) I'm impressed that you walked the city for 7 hours. AND with all the beautiful photos. I love the movies on the bathroom floor. What next? LOL! Thanks for sharing this part of your trip to South Africa. Blessings Jo
You saw a lot in your brief stop over. It looks like a place one could spend a lot of time. If I had to choose only one place, though, it would be the Grand Canyon. On second thought, Yosemite, of course.
I've been away for a week, so today I'm playing catchup.
I visited Germany about two years back and loved exploring the places we went to. The history is so overwelming old and its so different from over here. The buildings, the people, the food, everything. I loved it.
What a fascinating post, Gaelyn. Such a mixture of old and new architectures and cultures all in one great city. Thank you (and Sue) SO much for this window into a part of our world.
Very enjoyable tour of Frankfurt! You crammed a whole lot into a very little bit of time--obviously your tour guide was very good! Definitely on a "return to" list. I have way too many places on my "return to" list......
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Great photos and commentary on Frankfurt. I love the Roman ruins in the middle of modern buildings. Cool idea to have movies on the bathroom floor!
Amazing shots Gaelyn. The movie on the floor--I am still chuckling. Isn't it amazing to know that the buildings are so old and still around--we in the US sometimes cannot fathom 15th century buildings. 1800s are old to us.
You still have snow there? MB
That looks like a place you could spend more than 11 hours visiting, but you sure managed to pack a lot in!
Wow - I've only seen the inside of Frankfurt airport! (Is it just me... or are there NO seats in that place??) Looks like I need to get out and see that city!
Like Kirsty I have seen the airport and a brief drive out to go to Stuttgart. We are Porsche fans!! This looks like a trip back to see Frankfort in detail is now required. Thanks for the post. Diane
I love the old and new mixuture of architecture in European cities...beautiful shots.
The movie on the bathroom floor was a first for me. I never would've even thought of such a thing. That takes a highly creative mind!
The Old World is so fascinating and dreamy. These are wonderful shots of Old Frankfurt...and you have so much information too. Wonderful post, Gaelyn!
There is great beauty in some of these photos.
There is no much diversity there...but a 7 hours tour..You are in great shape Gaelyn....I would need one of those scooters.....Michelle
Wow Gaelyn;) I'm impressed that you walked the city for 7 hours. AND with all the beautiful photos. I love the movies on the bathroom floor. What next? LOL! Thanks for sharing this part of your trip to South Africa. Blessings Jo
It's been nearly 30 years since I was in this city. Thank you so much for the revisit. It sparked an interest in seeing it again. Great skyline shots.
You saw a lot in your brief stop over. It looks like a place one could spend a lot of time. If I had to choose only one place,
though, it would be the Grand Canyon. On second thought, Yosemite, of course.
Gaelyn: Neat stop over for you, we only got to see the airport.
Frankfurt was always such a neat and clean city. I love the Japanese gardens but that movie on the floor is the best!! :)
This photo tour of Frankfurt are wonderful, Gaelyn. I love the Cathedral shot. You've taken some interesting angles.
Thanks for showing me a city I do not know! May get there.
I've been away for a week, so today I'm playing catchup.
I visited Germany about two years back and loved exploring the places we went to. The history is so overwelming old and its so different from over here. The buildings, the people, the food, everything. I loved it.
What a fascinating post, Gaelyn. Such a mixture of old and new architectures and cultures all in one great city. Thank you (and Sue) SO much for this window into a part of our world.
Very enjoyable tour of Frankfurt! You crammed a whole lot into a very little bit of time--obviously your tour guide was very good! Definitely on a "return to" list. I have way too many places on my "return to" list......
What an amazing experience you had, Gaelyn. I'm glad you had a wonderful time seeing all of these great places.
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