German-American Volksfest 2012 in Hohenfels

Today is the last day of the  Deutsche-Amerikanische or  German-American Volksfest  2012 in  Hohenfels. Here are some images  I took from the festival.

April 27 to May 1: Opening Ceremony takes place on April 27, 4:30 p.m. at the Festplatz. Enjoy food and Fun! Carnival Rides, Family Day, Live Music, Military Display, Fireworks, AFN live on air and more. Opening Hours:

• Friday: 4-11 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight with fireworks at 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Monday: 3-11p.m. Family Day! Half Prices on Rides 4-8 p.m.
• Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The  Ferris wheel at the German-American Volksfest  2012

I am glad they have the Ferris wheel this year. This is the only carnival ride that I love!

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Autumn in Hohenfels, Germany

I am quite very sleepy now. Before I sight-off tonight, let me share to you first this very beautiful view of Hohenfels, a town in Upper Palatinate, Bavaria. What a lovely autumn sunny day we had today!

Have a wonderful week to all!

You can see in the background the St. Ulrich Church in Hohenfels, Bavaria. This is just a little town but it is peaceful and beautiful.

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Walking in Hohenfels, Germany

It is always nice to go walking around in Hohenfels. This is especially true if the weather is nice. I sometimes carry my jansport backpack especially during summer season. I put inside my camera, a bottle of water, cellphone and other personal belongings.

This municipality belongs to the district of Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate part of Bavaria. Hohenfels became a training area for the United States in 1951. In December 2005 it was officially named the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC).

This is one of the beautiful images I have in this beautiful place. You can see the tower of St. Ulrich Church and the hill where the Hohenfels castle ruins are found. Now, only the castle tower is visible.

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Winter in Hohenfels

I know that there are some people who don't like winter time. This is the season of the year when the weather is very very cold. In fact, freezing cold that range below zero temperature. As long as the heater inside our house is working, I still love winter season. It has its own beauty which only nature can explain. I heard some people who get depress during cold gray winter. I guess they don't need to worry because there is an anxiety depression treatment for them. I felt sad to a friend who told me that she gets depress during winter time. She just need to do something which will divert her time to help her about her depression. I am thankful that no matter what season of the year it is, I still manage to do things that makes me happy and forget about depression.

Here is a very romantic scenery from Hohenfels, a municipality in Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany. This was taken last winter of January 2010.

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German-American Volksfest 2010 in Hohenfels, Bavaria, Germany

I just want to share about the celebration of German-American Volksfest 2010 in Hohenfels, Bavaria, Germany. This year's celebration will take place from April 28 to May 2, 2010. Feel free to visit my Explore Germany site for more information and photos. Below are also the images I took from last year's celebration.

some of the carnival rides during the festival

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Easter Decos in St. Ullrich Church, Hohenfels in Bavaria, Germany

Good day everyone! The month of April is finally here! Since it is Easter week, I would like to share these pictures taken in St. Ullrich Church, Hohenfels in Bavaria, Germany. I took this image when I went to the bank last Tuesday which is located near the church. I also went inside the church to lit some candles and offered some prayers.

In Europe, Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts have beocme part of the holidays's modern celebrations by many Christians as well as non-Christians. There are also some Christian denominations who do not celebrate Easter.

the Easter Egg decoration near the Forrelenbachtal and St. Ullrich Church in Hohenfels

the amazing frescos of the Church's ceiling is one of the features of the Church. It was painted by the famous [painters Asam brothers.

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