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In Search of More Sunshine Twenty years had passed after their memorable vacation on the River Danube in 1939. With financial security secured, they could think again of a major travel adventure. In the early 1960s, tourism in southern Europe was still in its infancy. Many people of West Germany, tired of rained-out summers, were…

by Peter Klopp March 24, 2023

Natural Splendour of the Arrow Lakes

Wednesday’s Photo Old Man Winter Refuses to Leave This would have been a beautiful sight at the beginning of December when people dreamed of a white Christmas, skiing or frolicking in the snow. We had another heavy snowfall only two days ago while our blogging friend Steve was photographing floral carpets in Texas. As President…

by Peter Klopp March 22, 2023

Walter Panknin (1898 – 1977) and His Family – Ch07 Part 16

Old Dreams and How the Ems River Adventure Ended Papa writes, “The Ems is a fascinating little river from a landscape point of view but not like one would envision from reading the river and camping guide. Our trip resembled a rather strenuous exploratory expedition through sparsely populated jungle territories. Numerous weirs – some were…

by Peter Klopp March 17, 2023

The Peter and Gertrud Klopp Family

Reflections on Life, Family and Community

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