Wismar - May 15

St Nickolai, Wismar

The club leader took us all on a gorgeous one-hour train ride, past yellow fields of rapeseed (canola) fields to the ancient town of Wismar.  Founded in the 12th century, it rose to prominence because of its large harbor on the Baltic Sea.  We toured its magnificent Gothic cathedrals
St Nickolai - one of the largest brick churches that was undamaged in WWII.  Brick making was demonstrated at St Mary's  and we viewed St  George that was heavily damaged but after reunification with West Germany, it was reconstructed with donated funds.



Richard found a mermaid

Sweden conquered the town and for 150 years had soldiers stationed there.  We ate a delicious lunch at  Alter Schwede, the oldest (1380) gothic townhouse in the city.  We toured a recently opened UNISECO world heritage site with an example of a merchant's home.  We viewed the Water Gate, the only part of a city wall that still remains.  The boats in the harbor were of interest - two huge masted sailing ships as well as a cute wooden sailboat called the Elephant. 

Two Friendship Force Presidents
Joanne with Hans

We treated our hosts to dinner on Lake Schwerin, where we dined on veal cutlets (schnitzel) and real German potato salad.  I'm really enjoying their white wine and Richard loves the beer! 


Richard enjoys a beer

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