Spotlight - 13.2019

READERS’ ISSUE 13/2019 Spotlight 35

1

A family trip
to Ireland!
Ir e l a n d i s
perfect for
getting away from
everyday stress and
the digital world. The
landscape is wonderful and
enchanting. Some places are very quiet
and lonesome. Even our kids were im-
pressed by the Emerald Isle. If you want
some peace and quiet, you can find silent
spots almost everywhere. Nobody will be
there except some sheep. The variety
of things you can do is huge. You can
climb up hills where you sometimes
find a little hidden lake, or at least a
fantastic view of breathtaking scen-
ery. And that’s not to mention the
endless walks on the beach, where
you can find beautiful shells and per-
haps a mermaid’s purse. But there is also
a lot to do if you want more action — for
example, a horse-riding tour, even if you
cannot ride. Visit some of the wonderful
small towns with their colourful paint-
ed houses, and go to a pub and talk with
friendly people. One of our kids’ favour-
ites was going on a boat tour in Dingle to
see the dolphin called Fungie.
— Claudia Marchand

2

I first came across the Chan-
nel Islands when reading your
travel article about Jersey in the
November 2014 issue of Spotlight
magazine. Being passionate about both
the English and the French culture and
language, I found these islands to be the
right place for a combination of things
— delicious food, impressive landscapes,
breathtaking flora as well as chats with
friendly people who welcome strangers
with open arms. My expectations were
met to the full when I recently travelled to
Jersey. As a Crown depen dency, you feel
Britishness ever ywhere. But there’s also a
French spirit about the island, as Jersey is
a lot closer to France than it is to England.
I heard much about the islanders’ de-
pressing years during the Second World
War, learned some words of Jèrriais,
their native language,
and, of course, tasted
lots of their delica-
cies, such as Jersey
Royals (potatoes)
and black butter (a

spread made with cider). All in all, it’s a

place worth a second visit!

— Bettina Birnbach

3

During my trip to Canada in

2013, it was a visit to Niagara

Falls (Iroquois for “thundering

water”) that especially created

unforgettable memories for me. I recom-

mend a tour aboard the boat Maid of the

Mist. It has been taking passengers closer

to the untiring crashing of the falls since

1846. To soak up the im-
      pressions of this mag-
      nificent sight, take a
      ride to the viewing
      platform located
      above the cascades:
      Skylon Tower. It of-
      fers one of the most
      fantastic views over the
      falls and their surroundings
      from a height of 236 metres. From up
      there, you can see the three majestic wa-
      terfalls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls
      and Horseshoe Falls. It is almost impos-
      sible to describe Canada’s wild beauty
      and the kindness of its people in just a few
      words. You simply have to experience it
      for yourself.
      — Linda Göhring

4

My favourite place in the Eng-

lish-speaking world is India.

India is far more than Bolly-

wood, holy cows and fakirs.

It is a ver y vivid country, full of col-

ours, sounds and religions. The

variety can be found in all

the states of India. There

are the sandy beaches in

Goa that attract many

tourists who are looking

for peace of mind and fab-

ulous seafood cuisine. Far-

ther south, in Tamil Nadu,

you can find great examples

of the amazing architecture of

Hindu temples and swim in the Indi-

an Ocean. A total contrast can be experi-

enced in the northern state of Rajasthan.

Ve r y w e l l -preserved Mughal palaces

send you back to the times of the maha-

rajas. Seeing the famous Taj Mahal in

Agra will take your breath away, and you

will be absorbed by the vibrant streets

of Mumbai from the first moment on.

I love the diversity of the country, with

breathtaking

[(breT)teIkIN]

, atemberaubend

cider [(saIdE]

, Apfelwein

Crown dependency

[)kraUn di(pendEnsi]

, Kronbesitz

diversity [daI(v§:sEti]

, Vielfalt

Emerald Isle

[(em&rEld )aI&l]

, Grüne Insel

enchanting [In(tSA:ntIN]

, bezaubernd, hin-

reißend

Iroquois [(IrEkwOI]

, irokesisch

lonesome [(lEUnsEm]

, einsam, verlassen

magnificent

[mÄg(nIfIsEnt]

, großartig

mermaiďs purse

[(m§:meIdz p§:s]

, Eikapsel von Haien

oder Rochen („mermaid“

= Meerjungfrau; „purse“ =

Geldbeutel)

preserved [pri(z§:vd]

, erhalten

scenery [(si:nEri]

, Landschaft

shell [Sel]

, Muschel

soak up [sEUk (Vp]

, aufnehmen, aufsaugen

spread [spred]

, Brotaufstrich

vibrant [(vaIbrEnt]

, lebendig, pulsierend

vivid [(vIvId]

, lebhaft