It stopped raining today for the first time in eight days. It promises to start again tomorrow. The signs of spring are everywhere. Flowers are ready to burst in the square. It's great. Bring on the flip-flops and tan lines! Today I visited Kremnica, a town of about 6,000 residents, with my friend Sean. The town is known for gold mining. The square is on a steep hill and includes a plague column. Many European towns have plague columns to thank God for deliverance from the plague. Two-thirds of Kremnica's population was killed by the plague in the 17th century. We walked through the castle walls and climbed the tower in St. Catherine's church. Kremnica also has the oldest, still-running mint in the world. They have been making coins since 1328. I enjoyed spending the day in Kremnica. It was a great way to celebrate the sunshine.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Good as gold
It stopped raining today for the first time in eight days. It promises to start again tomorrow. The signs of spring are everywhere. Flowers are ready to burst in the square. It's great. Bring on the flip-flops and tan lines! Today I visited Kremnica, a town of about 6,000 residents, with my friend Sean. The town is known for gold mining. The square is on a steep hill and includes a plague column. Many European towns have plague columns to thank God for deliverance from the plague. Two-thirds of Kremnica's population was killed by the plague in the 17th century. We walked through the castle walls and climbed the tower in St. Catherine's church. Kremnica also has the oldest, still-running mint in the world. They have been making coins since 1328. I enjoyed spending the day in Kremnica. It was a great way to celebrate the sunshine.
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Simply gorgeous.
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