I visited my home village for 1 May.  In Germany, and certainly in the South, the raising of the 'Maibaum' - the maypole - on the eve of 30 April is generally a village celebration, followed the next day by the 'Maiwanderung' - the hike on 1 May.  The weather wouldn't quite collaborate, but I … Continue reading Here and Not Elsewhere – A Sense of Place →