Norderney in photos

by: Jodi

As the sun is setting on our final evening here in lovely Norderney, it is nice to sit back and reflect on all of the incredible things we have done here in the city.  (Although my reflections will be brief since it is past my bedtime!)  Today, especially, has been a wonderful day for me as we were able to wander around the mud flats during the low tide.  Here's a little information from Gretyl's  info guide:

"The Schleswig-Holstein Mud Flats National Park Wattenmeer, with a surface area of 441,000 hectares, is the largest of Germany's 14 national parks"  Two years ago, the Wattenmeer, which stretches on either side to Denmark and the Netherlands, was designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Here is a link to information about the park auf Deutsch:  http://www.nationalpark-wattenmeer.de/ und some info auf Englisch:  http://www.waddensea-worldheritage.org/de


For me, especially, I think Norderney has been a very special trip with many fond memories made.  The people we've met and the places we've seen have been so incredible, I'm glad to have had the opportunity to spend a few days here.  The city's tourism department recently has run a new marketing campaign with the slogan 'Miene Insel' (aka My Island) and after five days on the island I think that is a brilliant descriptor of how one feels after spending some time enjoying all that Norderney has to offer.  And as it is sad to think of leaving and very late, I leave you with some of my favorite pictures from this week.

The team and our guides getting ready to wander around the Wattenmeer.  L-R: Jodi, Volker, Karen, Gretyl, Horst, Jon, Christine

A view of the breath-taking scenery we were treated to on the island

Gretyl enjoyed all the wildlife we were finding!

Manfried and Volker helping with our tour of the water treatment facilities

Volker with our guide

Volker and Christine

Jon getting more great pictures of the beautiful scenery on the island

More incredible views!

The group in the best part of all -- the schlick!  L-R: Jon, Horst, Karen, Volker, Jodi, Gretyl, Christine

Muddy toes!

Christine and I on top of the lighthouse

Norderney is home to some of the most beautiful beaches I've seen!

Getting ready to head on an island tour in Horst's airplane

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And one of the best parts of the trip was Volker demonstrating his Original Heidelberg printing press for us, and we even were given a custom designed print!