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Mira

(22,378 posts)
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 06:05 PM Sep 2019

Inviting you to walk along to see the back gardens of some German houses

There was a close death in my family, and an immediate flight to Germany became very important. I got here, the service was yesterday, and this afternoon I took a stroll to help soothe my soul seeing the life in the garden areas behind the houses where my relatives live. Hope you enjoy walking with me.

























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Inviting you to walk along to see the back gardens of some German houses (Original Post) Mira Sep 2019 OP
Thank you, Mira. elleng Sep 2019 #1
Lovely, Mira, and I'm sorry for your loss. These gardens are a balm for the soul. CurtEastPoint Sep 2019 #2
It's a wonderland. alfredo Sep 2019 #3
Thank you Alfredo Mira Sep 2019 #4
when I bought this house, being backing to a woods was a big selling point. alfredo Sep 2019 #7
Thanks for some seconds of relaxation. Love German rosengartens, too. Have you been to Karadeniz Sep 2019 #5
These photos are awesome! FakeNoose Sep 2019 #6
Lovely! CrispyQ Sep 2019 #8
Gorgeous. Ligyron Sep 2019 #9
YES Mira Sep 2019 #10
Funny! But I bet not many crocodiles live long enough to see snow either. Ligyron Sep 2019 #20
So lovely, Mira. democrank Sep 2019 #11
I am sorry for your loss ! mecherosegarden Sep 2019 #12
Thank you. Mira Sep 2019 #13
I'm so sorry renate Sep 2019 #15
Reminds me of my childhood in Germany (army brat) lillypaddle Sep 2019 #14
Beautiful. StarryNite Sep 2019 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #17
Why do we love you Mira.....you with your photographers eye..... a kennedy Sep 2019 #18
You are my number one fan Mira Sep 2019 #22
lovely Demovictory9 Sep 2019 #19
So sorry for your loss. steventh Sep 2019 #21
Thank you so much, my dear Mira, for these lovely, healing photos... CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2019 #23
I'm so sorry for your loss. a la izquierda Sep 2019 #24
very nice! Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2019 #25
I'm sorry for your loss, Mira Ohiogal Sep 2019 #26
I can imagine the lush fresh green smells from the photos! northoftheborder Sep 2019 #27
Still looks MFM008 Sep 2019 #28
So sorry for you and your families loss. Thank you, for posting the photographs wendyb-NC Sep 2019 #29
Thanks for responding so poetically Mira Sep 2019 #30

Mira

(22,378 posts)
4. Thank you Alfredo
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 06:45 PM
Sep 2019

also all who see this and recommended. It was a very healing walk, and sharing it made me feel connected to you on DU and all that is living around me.

alfredo

(60,065 posts)
7. when I bought this house, being backing to a woods was a big selling point.
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 07:25 PM
Sep 2019

Keep on walking in nature and give yourself time to heal.

Karadeniz

(22,273 posts)
5. Thanks for some seconds of relaxation. Love German rosengartens, too. Have you been to
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 07:19 PM
Sep 2019

England to enjoy the fruits of their gardners? Love cottage gardens!

FakeNoose

(32,351 posts)
6. These photos are awesome!
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 07:25 PM
Sep 2019

Thanks for sharing these with us. I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one.



Ligyron

(7,592 posts)
9. Gorgeous.
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 07:29 PM
Sep 2019

When I was stationed there people without yards like those living in apartments etc.would rent little plots of land in which to grow things. One such group of those right outside my window had Apple, Pear and other mature fruit trees in addition to veggies and flowers and the smell in Spring was absolutely, breathtakingly wonderful.

I can still smell that grove now, 40 years later. That was a really nice country and Bayern was just lovely. I was from Florida and had never even seen snow, lol.

But, I'm sorry for the loss necessitating your journey .

Mira

(22,378 posts)
10. YES
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 07:41 PM
Sep 2019

your are describing what I saw - but did not expound on. I walked the back yards, and also those very plots you describe that people pay for to bike to and tend. It was glorious to see them, and just because I have your attention let me tell you I once was in a RUBBER boat in a river in Costa Rica with crocodiles around us, and our guide, about 20 years old, looked at me and said" I want to live long enough to see snow".

Ligyron

(7,592 posts)
20. Funny! But I bet not many crocodiles live long enough to see snow either.
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 11:37 PM
Sep 2019

And the ones that do don't live much longer.

Say, you know how most of those little plots of land will have a shed of some sort on them to store gardening equipment, etc. in? Overheard, while driving young soldiers just in the country for the 1st time to their new post.

"Gosh, some of these Germans are really poor huh? Their houses are so small!" The other guy, "Wow look! They even have to grow their own food".

Mira

(22,378 posts)
13. Thank you.
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 08:02 PM
Sep 2019

I'm feeling supported by DU love. I lost my FOuRTH brother. The one who was (almost) the most like me, and the one who traveled with me to Africa and Egypt. My foundation is so rocked, and I am so lost. I just flounder at the moment, and am happy my back yard walk found resonance, and my pain is heard and solace extended. I love you all.

renate

(13,776 posts)
15. I'm so sorry
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 08:16 PM
Sep 2019

How smart and intuitive of you to go for a walk to look for beauty to soothe your soul. It's so painful to lose someone with whom you have such a deep connection. I'm glad you have memories of your travels together.

lillypaddle

(9,580 posts)
14. Reminds me of my childhood in Germany (army brat)
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 08:15 PM
Sep 2019

My mother was a war bride, just for some context. We would walk to some gardens not too far away, go through a gate, and she would holler, "Hallooooo," and the owner would present themselves, apparently not too far from the entrance. Mom would then proceed to pick out lettuce, tomatoes, and other veggies, and put them in our mesh shopping bag.

The gardens were lush and lovely, brimming with all kinds of goodies.

Thanks for the walk down memory lane, Mira.

Response to Mira (Original post)

a kennedy

(29,462 posts)
18. Why do we love you Mira.....you with your photographers eye.....
Sun Sep 22, 2019, 09:10 PM
Sep 2019

they are so beautiful....thank you so much for sharing, and I hope your soul has felt the healing powers of nature.

Mira

(22,378 posts)
22. You are my number one fan
Mon Sep 23, 2019, 11:20 AM
Sep 2019

and I am yours. I'm allowing all the emotions in me and around me and slowly the healing will begin. Thank you.

steventh

(2,143 posts)
21. So sorry for your loss.
Mon Sep 23, 2019, 08:09 AM
Sep 2019

I'm glad you found the quiet beauty of the gardens at this very difficult time. Thank you for sharing the photos.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,297 posts)
23. Thank you so much, my dear Mira, for these lovely, healing photos...
Mon Sep 23, 2019, 11:22 AM
Sep 2019

They have the air of eternity. You have captured them for your own healing and they enchant us too.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. I only have one and I cannot imagine the pain you're feeling.

Thank you for sharing this beauty amid the sad loss.

Ohiogal

(31,660 posts)
26. I'm sorry for your loss, Mira
Sat Sep 28, 2019, 03:25 PM
Sep 2019

There’s just something so comforting about being out in nature when you are feeling sad and melancholy, isn’t there? The beauty of it just soothes the soul.

northoftheborder

(7,566 posts)
27. I can imagine the lush fresh green smells from the photos!
Sat Sep 28, 2019, 03:29 PM
Sep 2019

How wonderful to live somewhere that has rain!

wendyb-NC

(3,250 posts)
29. So sorry for you and your families loss. Thank you, for posting the photographs
Sat Sep 28, 2019, 06:24 PM
Sep 2019

of the enchanting, and beautiful place, where your relatives live. The gardens are so lovingly tended by a gifted gardener(s) who work with nature as a guide. sweet, peaceful place that to take in as you wander, refresh your senses, and be embraced by the timeless.

Mira

(22,378 posts)
30. Thanks for responding so poetically
Sat Sep 28, 2019, 06:26 PM
Sep 2019

and yes, these are people tending the land with true care. The gardens are small, but plentiful, and the gardeners are devoted. A joy to see.

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