Our very good friends Karl-Heinz and Ingrid Wolfert invited us to visit them in Stadthagen which is located in Northern Germany. We met the Wolferts when they were temple missionaries here in the temple. We ventured out on the train--first to Hanover and then on to Stadthagen where the Wolferts met us.
As soon as we arrived at their home, Karl-Heinz got an American flag and put it on their flagpole to show that there were Americans in their home. This was very touching to us!
Karl-Heinz saluting our flag!
Don and Karen standing in front of the Wolfert's home.Yes, it was COLD!
The Wolferts took us on a walk through their city. This is in the middle of town-square.
This is one of the beautiful buildings in Townsquare.
Ingrid took us sight-seeing on Tuesday. We went to the Bueckeburg Castle.
Don and Karen entering the castle.
In the oldest part of the castle--the inner courtyard. The door on the right enters into the chapel.
This is in the chapel. This is architecture in the late Renaissance. The windows at the top are so the Royalty can attend the services without mengling with the people. 
This Family Crest set into the tabletop is complete made of tiny beads.
The Wolferts took us on a walk through their city. This is in the middle of town-square.
This is one of the beautiful buildings in Townsquare.
Ingrid took us sight-seeing on Tuesday. We went to the Bueckeburg Castle.
The prince and his family are still in residence in this castle. He is royalty, but has no political power in Germany. He is a very wealthy man.
This is where he lives!!!
This is part of the castle. The Prince rents some of the rooms in this part of the castle for schooling and meetings and other things.
Our friend Ingrid taught English in one of the rooms in this part of the castle.
Don and Karen entering the castle.
In the oldest part of the castle--the inner courtyard. The door on the right enters into the chapel.
This is in the chapel. This is architecture in the late Renaissance. The windows at the top are so the Royalty can attend the services without mengling with the people. 
This Family Crest set into the tabletop is complete made of tiny beads.
The Golden Hall--this piece is called the "Heavenly Gate"
The castle has a working stables. This horse is at the start of the path to the stables. The stables is the School of Baroque Equitation. Of course, Don needed his picture taken with the horse.
Another view of the castle.
In the stable museum--there were many saddles and Don tried them all out!
Karen and Don
An old Church in one of the little villages that we passed through.
Schaumberg Castle--we visited this castle on the third day with Karl-Heinz and Ingrid.
Another picture of the castle.
Don in front of the entrance to Schaumberg Castle
Don, at the wall of the castle. 
The castle has a working stables. This horse is at the start of the path to the stables. The stables is the School of Baroque Equitation. Of course, Don needed his picture taken with the horse.
Another view of the castle.
In the stable museum--there were many saddles and Don tried them all out!
Karen and Don
An old Church in one of the little villages that we passed through.
Schaumberg Castle--we visited this castle on the third day with Karl-Heinz and Ingrid.
Another picture of the castle.
Don in front of the entrance to Schaumberg Castle
Don, at the wall of the castle. 
We visited Hameln. This is the city where the story of the Pied Piper originated.
The church in the middle of the city.
The Leist House (a museum) in Hameln. 
City Hall
Guess what we found in the middle of the town? We were especially interested in this one because of the timbered building that McDonalds is in. And, no we didn't eat there!
The Canon's house. A museum/cafe. 
There were pictures of the Pied Piper painted on several buildings. This one was on the wall of a cafe.
Back in Stadthagen. The entrance to the palace. This palace is now used as city offices.
The courtyard of the palace.
Karen and Don in the courtyard of the palace.
These are traditional Wedding attire for Germany.
The city hall has doors up towards the top that several times a day open and figures of the Pied Piper with the rats and then the Pied Piper and the children are displayed. There are several bells that ring--it is fun to watch.
City Hall
Guess what we found in the middle of the town? We were especially interested in this one because of the timbered building that McDonalds is in. And, no we didn't eat there!
The Canon's house. A museum/cafe. 
There were pictures of the Pied Piper painted on several buildings. This one was on the wall of a cafe.
Back in Stadthagen. The entrance to the palace. This palace is now used as city offices.
The courtyard of the palace.
Karen and Don in the courtyard of the palace.
A museum in Stadthagen. This was built in 1553.
These are traditional Wedding attire for Germany.
They say that the headpieces are very heavy.
Karen in front of the museum.
One of the buildings in town square.
Part of the outside of the castle.
Karen in front of the museum.
One of the buildings in town square.
Part of the outside of the castle. The castle dates back to 1222 and modernized in 1544.
Auf Wiedersehen Karl-Heinz and Ingrid.
Auf Wiedersehen Karl-Heinz and Ingrid. Thank you for a fabulous time!
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