No social media and only little crochet for something over a week …
Therefore a lot of wind and long walks. We are just back from a lovely holiday in East Frisia.
East Frisia is located in north-west Germany, directly on the North Sea coast. It belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea and is one of my favorite spots here in Germany.
Although now our temperatures at home are very spring-like, it was still relatively cold and stormy on the coast. But I love this harsh climate. And I love the changing tides. I find it particularly fascinating at low tide. It is a very special silence, you mostly only hear the wind and the seagulls.
Although it was cold and windy, we had long walks on the beach. Afterwards we had home-baked cake and a large pot of East Frisian tea in our favourite tea room.
East Frisian tea is traditionally drunk with „kluntje“ and cream. „Kluntje“ is a rock candy sugar. You put it in the cup first, then the tea is poured over it and finally a dash of cream is added – and do NOT stir! Yummy! It’s a wonder I haven’t put on weight.
If you ever come to East Frisia you should visit Neuharlingersiel and the beach of Schillig. (Besides all the other lovely places there, of course. )
Schillig has a beautiful bathing beach (not to recommend in March) and also a long dog beach where you can walk right by the water (provided it is high tide and it is there). When the weather is good you can see some of the East Frisian islands off the coast.
From there it is about 30 km to Neuharlingersiel. A small fishing village with many colorful boats in the harbor. The ferry to Spiekeroog – one of the East Frisian islands – also leaves from there.
I would have liked to show you photos of the many sheep that normally romp around on the dykes. Unfortunately it was still too cold and they were all still in their warm stables.
Some impressions of our holiday
Sigh* – it was so relaxing! But, life has got me back and so has the crochet world!
I’m currently translating Ana.‘s new Spring Cal pattern. Pam also has a new design that is currently being tested. And I am working and practicing on some Tunisian crochet things. And, oh, yes, Easter is just around the corner. So stay tuned!
Have a lovely time 💕
Hooked on Häkelmaschen 