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| More wonderful half timbered houses in Hoxter |
As I am writing, looking out to
the Weser River there is a real thunderstorm going on with rain, thunder and lightning.
So surprising after we woke this morning to a stunning warm day with clear blue
skies. Last year Germany had a three month drought over summer, you certainly
can’t predict the weather.
It was only an hours drive this
morning to Hoxter, we took the non-motorway route which followed the river. It
was interesting as we first drove along the road that looked down on the cycle
route we took on Saturday, realised how far we had ridden!
Stopped to top up our grocery
supplies then continued on the east side of the Weser to Hoxter, a really nice
drive. Found the campsite and nabbed a good spot overlooking the river. Chairs
and table out as it was so warm, and enjoyed a leisurely lunch. I walked into
town for a bit of retail therapy and a look around, Ian decided to put his feet
up! Hoxter is a very interesting town with so many intricately decorated half
timbered houses dating from the 1500’s, surprising to see these beautiful buildings
with a modern store on ground floor level. The catholic church which dates from
the 1100’s has two steeples, one of which is taller than the other, suspect
there is a story about this but even with google’s help I couldn’t find
anything about it. Had a look inside which was surprisingly plain, not at all
like some of the ornate churches we have seen.
Sorry, but more photos of these
very impressive half timbered houses, can’t help myself!!!
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| Some great scenery this morning. |
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| Such intricate detailing on these buildings. |
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| Outside the coffee and cake shop! |
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| Looking down the row of campers tonight as the rain came in. |
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