These are gorgeous, and peaceful. I especially feel the reverence of the church photos, Cindy, and that tiered landscaping is amazing. What calm water!!
Such a timely post and beautiful, awe-inspiring images once again Cindy! This is the world as it should be – where people can create amazing beauty and enjoy it. Wow, I’m really inspired to see Germany one day, thanks to you! <3 ~Lynn
Peace on earth..maybe if we all wish as hard as we can and try in our own way it will change eventually but has to come from us ..not politician and warmongers….we can but try and your pictures are a step forward…..Peace and love to you 🙂
Beautiful pics, Cindy. What city was the cathedral? ….and what happened to that guy in the 1st pic ? That looks like one heck of a migraine !!!!! Hugs, Cuz. 🙂
You too! You bring such feel-good moments to my life with your great photos and snippets from your travels. I know so many special places through you, Cindy. Thank you XX
Thank you for this fantastic reminder of the peace and beauty that still exists in our dark and dangerous world Cindy….and for the beautiful images of sanctuary in the darkness…love and peace to you in these times of danger and fear 🙂 Icewolfie hugs 🙂
In this system of things or at the present times there is no continuing peace but we can have the hope and count on the give promise that once we shall be able to receive eternal peace for those who lived according to the Laws of God.
Beautiful images again from you and difficult times for so many. I guess we always hope for peace but we have to somehow ‘do’ peace. Much harder but hope real stability can be brought about.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.
WP keeps making changes and apparently has made some changes to the Reader –
which I don’t use, though I know some of my friends do. If I posted at 2am you might see me in your reader too. But the earliest I do is about 6:30am during the week and later on the weekends.
I envy you and your camera.
You because you get to go so many places.
Camera because it clicks such beautiful Pics.
Wonderful!
Do visit for My Quotes of late.
Love to You & keep going places for us to see.
Shiva
Thanks for the memories! I think I traveled this same route, Cologne, Amsterdam, The North Sea, Luxembourg…lots of places in between so many years ago. Nice to see it’s just as beautiful as I remember it!
Happy holidays to you and yours! XO
We are a species doomed to repeat our mistakes ad infinitum. We are all born with endless potential, for good and evil. It’s our choices that we can control. I have hope for us. That we will always step back from the brink. That the voice of reason will continue to be heard in each generation. We all have to be that voice of reason in our own little worlds.
Yes! We are all given free will. Our choices are incredibly important, not only in our lives, but in the lives of others, and beyond, like ripples in the ocean spreading across the seas and reaching distant shores. We are all connected and the same, so killing makes no sense. When you kill someone, you are killing yourself too.
Cindy, I was crying earlier, the newest shootings of 14 in California just tore me up. Apparently a person in the building texted for her family to pray for her. This post was made before but I need peace of mind. I will look once more at your images of beauty and your wise words, a sincere wish for Peace. ♡
Whatever I have done in my life, is so worth it, to be able to meet people like you.
Blogging has opened up a world of incredible people to me.
I am so jazzed everyday,
to see what this creative international community,
has come up with while I am sleeping.
I am blown away by you.
Thank you.
Sending thoughts and prayers for peace and love your way… 🙂
Thank you my dear Bette~
Peace, I wish for it, but I am afraid we are not capable of living in peace.
I know EXACTLY what you are saying.
Beautiful photos,Cindy !
Peace to you also !
Thank you my friend. I am now in Budapest and just was looking at your photos of it! Wonderful~
🙂 thank you !
I am so glad
Beautiful Cindy! <3
Thank your beautiful heart my friend~
🙂
And peace to Germany from all good and Godly people. Lucifer seeks to destroy what is God’s, but his future is foretold in Isaiah 14.
Peace to you too, Cindy.
Leslie
And to you my friend. Thank you and praying with you.
I’m in church more often when I’m in Europe than any other time. What cathedral is that?
It´s actually two different catherdrals. And, yes, I have been spending much more time in than is usual.
Ahh. Both in Passau. Lovely.
oh this is wonderful!
There is so much wonder in this world.
Absolutely gorgeous as always, Cindy. Peace and blessings, Cher xo
Blessings and love back to you.
🙂 xo
Prayers and peace be there…Amen… 🙂
Beautiful clicks!
Ahhh, thank you so much.
Thank you Cindy, those are beautiful and yes, peaceful images.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
Back 2 U X 2!
Thank you, Cindy <3
Thank you so much more for still being with me.
Beautiful sentiment and images. Peace.
Amen, world without end……
Goregeusly peaceful!
If the images provoked peace in a friend I have known and valued as long you, then, I am honored.
Marvelous pictures, Cindy. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you for seeing……
Beautiful shots, as many have already said. Good luck in your travels and be safe.
Thank you my friend and Happy Thanksgiving!
I hold your hand virtually, Cindy, in hoping for the peace and love that I optimistically think will win over the narrow-minded hatred. xo
I feel your hand and am comforted.
Hugs! xo
Touching collage…touching emotions potrayed
Awwww, so Kind.
Peace to you, too, Cindy. Praying for all of us as we are all affected. Thanks for the gorgeous photos.
We are all affected, for “we are involved in mankind.”
These are gorgeous, and peaceful. I especially feel the reverence of the church photos, Cindy, and that tiered landscaping is amazing. What calm water!!
I am so pleased these Images conveyed their power to you.
These images have nice calming effect we all need in these turbulent times. Keep up the good work.
Awwww, thank you my friend and be well*
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Meet Cindy Knoke!!
So kind and so appreciated!
Thank you Cindy. Jus what we needed. Breathtakingly beautiful photos!
We need these images of enduring peace.
Thank you for sharing all this peaceful beauty with us. Those churches are amazing, too!
They are so wonderful!
Loved every pic.
Danke mein Freund!
What a wonderful thought – to show peace – away from all the disturbing images we have seen
And These buidings, bridges and churches have withstood hundreds oof years of wars.
Beautiful Cindy, both in photos and thoughts. Thank you. –Curt
Thank you Curt for seeing and feeling~
Cindy thank you! I think we all needed these wonderful photographs, and the peace.
Images of peaceful endurance during all human folly. Yes, we need this. Thank you.
Peace to you.
Solid, reliable and inspiring. 🙂
Perfectly perceived.
Truly beautiful serene photos. 😀
The beauty of the endurance of the human Spirit.
Such a timely post and beautiful, awe-inspiring images once again Cindy! This is the world as it should be – where people can create amazing beauty and enjoy it. Wow, I’m really inspired to see Germany one day, thanks to you! <3 ~Lynn
I was so impressed that many of these churches have withstood hundreds of years of war.
Yes, that’s right! We’re so blessed to have them after all that’s happened in the world.
All that traquility is even more beautiful in these tutnulent days.
Some of These churches have withstood the mayhem of men for 900 years.
Peace on earth..maybe if we all wish as hard as we can and try in our own way it will change eventually but has to come from us ..not politician and warmongers….we can but try and your pictures are a step forward…..Peace and love to you 🙂
Beautiful words from a beautiful Person.
Thank you Cindy so much 🙂
Thank you for the beautiful photos and comforting words, Cindy!
Hugs to you dear Amy!
Hugs <3
A reminder that there is beauty – even in a damaged and troubled world. And beauty always finds a way.
So true, and These churches have surived for many hundreds of years, through many wars.
And to you, dear Cindy…safe and tranquil journeys 🙂
Thank you my friend~
Beautiful pics, Cindy. What city was the cathedral? ….and what happened to that guy in the 1st pic ? That looks like one heck of a migraine !!!!! Hugs, Cuz. 🙂
These are two separate cathedrals in Passau Germany. Be well cuz~
Beautiful photographs, Cindy. Thank you!
Thank you more for appreciating them!
Wonderful captures and words.
Peace to you my friend~
Peaceful and beautiful indeed ~ wishing you safe travels and a great start to your week Cindy ~ those cathedral shots were incredible.
Thank you Randall. Germany has Little town after town with These jaw dropping cathedrals.
Profound presentation using words and photos to deliver a welcome message! Thank you, Cindy
Love to you dear Rebecca~
And coming right back to you!! Hugs
Beautiful thoughts and very fabulous pictures. I like them.
Thank you! I am honored.
My pleasure 🙂
Fantastic, feel good – surrounds 🙂
Be well my dear friend~
You too! You bring such feel-good moments to my life with your great photos and snippets from your travels. I know so many special places through you, Cindy. Thank you XX
Someday, I will visit you in your country and meet you for coffee. I will email before I arrive! 🙂
Beautiful photos and thoughts. Hugs to you my friend.
Hugs to you Halim.
Fabulous images and words!! Thank you so much for sharing beautiful images and thoughts!:))
Thank you much more for Hearing and seeing!
Cindy, stunning seems to fall short. It seems so tranquil… 🙂 x
Hugs to you dear Lea and thoughts and prayers for all of you in France.
Merci beaucoup Cindy! France may be a bit scarred but we are united and will be stronger than ever. x
Yes, you will! France has done just this throughout it´s history. >3
I remember peace, thanks for reminding me.
Serious days for the world which I don´t need to tell you……..
I’ve thought of you often during your travels and prayed for your safety.
Stunning! Thank you for sending the message of peace.
Thank you for sharing it and hugs to ýou Maiko.
Thank you, dear Cindy, for your reminder that there is still beauty to be found in a broken world.
Breaks me heart, what we humans do in this world……….
…mine, too.
Beautiful sentiment. Gracias <3
Gracias a tu!
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Beautiful pictures…I’ll visit Germany one day.
🙂
I can´t wait to hear about your experience and thank you!
Perfect 🙂
Danke!
Wow beautiful and peaceful! thanks for these lovely images!
Thank you more for the appreciation!
Wow I love these pictures you did bring us love peace and calm!
yes. beautiful.
So glad and be well!
Thank you for this beautiful message of peace.
You are most welcome Sue!
Lovely and inspiring, Cindy. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Beth~
Beautiful and peaceful images are so appreciated in these sad times. May peace and beauty overcome all the hatred.
Amen!
Thank you for this fantastic reminder of the peace and beauty that still exists in our dark and dangerous world Cindy….and for the beautiful images of sanctuary in the darkness…love and peace to you in these times of danger and fear 🙂 Icewolfie hugs 🙂
This was so eloquently and beautifully expressed. Thank you.
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Beautiful! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful peaceful images, Cindy. Necessary!
Hope springs eternal…….Be well Ruth.
Wonderful peaceful photos for this troubled time. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for understanding and receiving!
No peace is not eternal, but every day is a blessing that extends peace. Kaj Munk in Cannes Before (1943)
Oh how powerful and how moving! Thank you for sharing this!
In this system of things or at the present times there is no continuing peace but we can have the hope and count on the give promise that once we shall be able to receive eternal peace for those who lived according to the Laws of God.
Beautiful images again from you and difficult times for so many. I guess we always hope for peace but we have to somehow ‘do’ peace. Much harder but hope real stability can be brought about.
Yes, I share your concerns about human inability to coexist peacefully, and your hopes that we learn!
Thank you for sharing these lovely photos, Cindy, reminding us of that elusive peace. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
And to you and yours my friend and be well~
Thank you, Cindy! 🙂
Unfortunately, I am not confident about seeing peace in the world for many decades ahead if at all.
I hear you and share your worries.
Very beautiful Cindy 😀
Thanks Irene and be well my friend~
Beautiful photos and thoughts. May we all find peace in troubled times.
Peace to you my friend~ <3
What’s the name of that churchCindy, it’s beautiful
These are St Paul and St Stephen’s cathedrals in Passau Germany.
thanks, buddy
So loved looking at your peaceful images, Cindy.
Makes me glad I posted them!
Beautiful and comforting post Cindy. Enjoy Germany and all its beauty.
Thank you Lisa. I am in Budapest now. So lovely~
These are gorgeous, Cindy.
So happy you enjoyed them!
Thanks for sharing some beauty here. 🙂
Thank you more for the kind appreciation~
🙂 I just wish your beautiful photos would have shown up on my facebook post lol.
<3 <3
Love and peace to you, Cindy! <3
Visa versa 2 U X 2!
Thank you, Cindy, for this peace and beauty.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Peace to you my friend~
Thank you for sharing your peace with us.
We need much more of it~
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.
WP keeps making changes and apparently has made some changes to the Reader –
which I don’t use, though I know some of my friends do. If I posted at 2am you might see me in your reader too. But the earliest I do is about 6:30am during the week and later on the weekends.
Lovely photos and safe travels, Jules
Yes, I am missing many posts because I rely on the reader. Be well dear Jules~
Thank you 🙂
Safe travels.
<3
Happy Thanksgiving Cindy! Hugz Lisa and Bear
Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving back to you Lisa~
HAPPY THANKSGIVING MY FRIEND!
Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving to you and your family Antionette!
Herzlichen Dank Cindy für deine wunderschönen Fotos aus Deutschland. Dir eine frohe Adventszeit und liebe Grüsse. Ernst
Danke mein lieber Freund Ernst. Frohe Adventszeit!
I don’t know which country you are in today, but nevertheless, have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones! Love, Fae. 🙂
I am in Budapest now for another day and then home. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours my dear friend Fae.
I envy you and your camera.
You because you get to go so many places.
Camera because it clicks such beautiful Pics.
Wonderful!
Do visit for My Quotes of late.
Love to You & keep going places for us to see.
Shiva
I envy my camera too, because it actually takes the pictures and gets to keep them!
Thank you my friend and cheers~
Amica mia. Have a nice week end. Saluti Rinaldo.
Buon fine settimana a voi il mio amico ~
Anche a te felicità!
<3
Thanks for the memories! I think I traveled this same route, Cologne, Amsterdam, The North Sea, Luxembourg…lots of places in between so many years ago. Nice to see it’s just as beautiful as I remember it!
Happy holidays to you and yours! XO
These places built is the middle ages don’t change much do they? Thank God! <3
If only the sight of beauty would stem the violence. Because beauty is always around us.
You know exactly how I feel about this Brenda, like we are a species that never learns….
We are a species doomed to repeat our mistakes ad infinitum. We are all born with endless potential, for good and evil. It’s our choices that we can control. I have hope for us. That we will always step back from the brink. That the voice of reason will continue to be heard in each generation. We all have to be that voice of reason in our own little worlds.
Yes! We are all given free will. Our choices are incredibly important, not only in our lives, but in the lives of others, and beyond, like ripples in the ocean spreading across the seas and reaching distant shores. We are all connected and the same, so killing makes no sense. When you kill someone, you are killing yourself too.
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So kind of you and so appreciated! <3
Cindy, I was crying earlier, the newest shootings of 14 in California just tore me up. Apparently a person in the building texted for her family to pray for her. This post was made before but I need peace of mind. I will look once more at your images of beauty and your wise words, a sincere wish for Peace. ♡
This gives me goosebumps. God finds us and gives us peace. Hugs to Robin~
Your photos are amazing – how I’d love to paint it all!!
Thank you! I hope you do~
What stunning photos!
You are a wonderful blogging friend Margaret!
Thanks Cyndi!
The world sure could use a whole lot more of this.
{Hugs}
Agreed!
Dear Cindy , i love your photos .I wish happy sunday <3 🙂
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I love yours too so we share a mutual accord! Cheers to you and be well~
Christmas love
spreads joyfully to
friends, new and old, as
natural as mountain streams
flow under
ice and snow
still moving, to join.
Harmony
comes from sharing a
round table. Buddha
Mohammad,
Jesus, Confucius,
Abraham, Gandhi
and Luther invite a pope
to break bread
under one God
that all pray to here
in Gwangju,
there in Amsterdam,
and Davao, where the
hunt for food
and water reverts to old
ways, not the
usual Christmas,
but children scramble
for goodies
like coconuts, fruit, rare meat
while we feast
on turkey, baked so
well, spring rolls folded
and rolled by
hands so delicate you can’t
imagine
what they’ve done. Merry
Christmas everyone.
Whatever I have done in my life, is so worth it, to be able to meet people like you.
Blogging has opened up a world of incredible people to me.
I am so jazzed everyday,
to see what this creative international community,
has come up with while I am sleeping.
I am blown away by you.
Thank you.
germany is awesome 🙂
It is! Happy New Year!
happy new years to you too 🙂
Awesome pics and beautiful messages
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