One Of The Best By-products Of The Lockdowns I Remember - Blog Posts

merpmonde

9 months ago

February 2020 was weird

In my mind, visiting Oberkirch mid-February 2020 as my last outing before lockdown in Europe. Actually, that's not true - late February I went to Western France and Paris... but this was indeed my last solo excursion. I went for the carnival, which did take place, but Covid was very much on the horizon at that point. So there's something special about looking back at seeing people at the castle, enjoying the views and nature while it was still possible.

Likely father and two children taking in the view of Oberkirch town from Schauenburg castle ruins.

Likely couple sitting on a low castle wall, seen through the door opening of the dungeon.

The Covid epidemic would be very positive for this black carpenter bee and others of its kind. Fair weather and less human interference made 2020 a great year for honey.

Last look at the winter vineyard beneath Schauenburg castle.