Kurpark, Bad Homburg, 18 October 2008

On our walk a week ago, Hank and I accidentally ran onto a HUGMONGOUS park called the Kurpark, which in a round-about way means "Cure Park." It was created to honor Kaiser Wilhelm after World War II (I think), and countries from all over Europe sent statuary or built churches or "temples" in this park. It is amazing, and sooooo huge. We walked for a solid hour and barely came to the other end of it; 'course that was meandering, but the park is several miles long and wide. This building below is another "Bad" or bath where people come to be cured of their ailments. I guess that's why there are so many cities around here that begin with the word "Bad," like Bad Homberg, Bad Elster, etc. One of these days I'm going to dare go in one and see what's inside, but in the meantime, I plan to stay healthy!

Here's Hank standing by one of the statues. I forget which country, but reminded me of the Jefferson Memorial in D.C., just 'cause of the pillars. There are inscriptions and memorials to the Kaiser.

This picture just tickles me to death! These two old men were deeply engrossed in their chess game. The park has various benches and tables made just for this. The table is a piece of marble with the chess board inlaid into it. The table down the walk had two even older gentlemen going at it. That's the German way!

This is a Thai temple (sorry I put it in twice. I haven't learned how to delete a picture!) located in a remote area of the park. It's sooo ornate and beautifully done. It just shone in the sunlight, with lots of gold and silver and glass.

Oops!

I tried a close-up. Still learning how to shoot pictures!

This is a Russian church. There was someone inside worshipping when we walked by, or I would have taken a picture inside. It was a remarkable building. In fact, it was the shine from the "spire" that caught our attention and drew us to the park in the first place. We had no idea that our walk would turn out so very interesting. I've been on the Internet today trying to understand who Kaiser Wilhelm was and what he did. If I ever learn, I'll let you know.

So, that's just a taste of our fun P-day. I don't think we'll ever run out of things to see in Bad Homburg. Have feet, will explore!

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