May 26, 2025
Good weather again - except for a brief downpour with hail.
Time for window washing. There was a lot of window washing on our trek today.
Ancient portal to an updated church
This was on the wall of the church to the left of the door above. Oddly, it’s a tribute to Herod who had many baby boys killed in an effort to rid himself of Christ. The little heads on the left represent those killed.
Street in the old city
We were greeted by a Viking who offered us mead among other treats.
Viking warrior paraphernalia
A multi-generational family makes these unusual ceramics.
Another church
Once a monastery, there are now apartments inside
Former residence built to outdo the house of the brother-
in-law whose orange house is below this one.
Modern think tank - if you have an innovation, you can work in this place for 3 years rent free. After that, you’re on your own.
We learned about 8 women from the 1500’s who were held in this tiny prison for 8 years before being burned at the stake for being witches. The space was about 6 feet in diameter with chains in the floor.
Adieu to another lovely city.
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