For those interested in seeing Europe without the constant, hectic bustle of tourism, relaxing cruises on the Rhine River have proven to be a hit. In addition to a never-ending opportunity to learn to speak German, here is a list of several fun activities to partake in during a Rhine River cruise: Allstate: This town includes a medieval castle, a parish church dating to 1794, a historical museum, and numerous delicious restaurants. Glattfelden: Situated on the River Glatt just above its junction with the Rhine, this town is the hometown of Swiss writer Gottfried Keller and is frequently referred to in his novel “Der grüne Heinrich.” Over an old stone bridge is the nearby old town of Eglisau. Rheinfelden: A little town of 7,000 inhabitants situated on the left bank of the river, Rheinfelden is home to a popular salt-water spa, ancient walls and towers, the Fricktaler Museum, and St. Martin’s Church, which dates back to the 15th century. German Beer: Germans produce the best beer in th...
When people think that the government is being too harsh on a certain type of person, many of them will take to their own to protect themselves. This is not a bad way to go, they say, because they feel they are already on their own. They store up a lot of food, handguns and rifles as well as ammunition and plenty of first aid supplies. These are called preppers groups because they are preparing themselves for what is coming.
In some cases, it does not take the suggestion the government is after them. It might only be a relatively large scale natural disaster to get the individuals to group together. It might only be a small number of people, such as family. It might also be a group as large as a neighborhood or one that is related only by their love of bowling or hunting.
The planning that goes into many of these groups can amaze an outsider, if they are ever to see it. Many of them will set up fairly elaborate systems of getting water into their compound or structure. Literally all of them will have gas powered generators. All of them will have bottled water if they do not have anything else. This water will be sanitized by certain chemicals to allow it to be stored for long periods.
There will be a lot of food. A good portion of their storage space will be taken up by dehydrated food that can supply them with all the subsistence they need for many months if not a year or longer. High in the carbohydrates and proteins they need for that active lifestyle they believe they are in for.
After each group gets established, it is difficult, if not impossible, to get invited in. They are preparing for some coming very big thing. They do not necessarily believe they are the only ones to know about it, however, they believe that they are there for themselves. They believe everyone else should maintain their own group, separate from them.
Some groups are militant by their very nature and others are friendly enough when encountered. These militant ones are becoming prepared for when the government starts to come and confiscate guns and ammunition. They are not prepared to give up their second amendment rights and most people agree with that.
Many others are not as militant as those angry ones are. These will be more open about their dealing with others, however, do not expect them to be welcoming of strangers. The reason for them being apart from others is the distrust that can be generated because of outside circumstances in which they find themselves.
These groups, no matter where you find them, have a very definite purpose in mind. They may tell you and they may not. Their main purpose is to prepare for something, something big and they have their own group to protect, so outsiders can fend for themselves, just as these groups do. Give them a wide path and they will stay out of your business so they will not attract unnecessary attention.
In some cases, it does not take the suggestion the government is after them. It might only be a relatively large scale natural disaster to get the individuals to group together. It might only be a small number of people, such as family. It might also be a group as large as a neighborhood or one that is related only by their love of bowling or hunting.
The planning that goes into many of these groups can amaze an outsider, if they are ever to see it. Many of them will set up fairly elaborate systems of getting water into their compound or structure. Literally all of them will have gas powered generators. All of them will have bottled water if they do not have anything else. This water will be sanitized by certain chemicals to allow it to be stored for long periods.
There will be a lot of food. A good portion of their storage space will be taken up by dehydrated food that can supply them with all the subsistence they need for many months if not a year or longer. High in the carbohydrates and proteins they need for that active lifestyle they believe they are in for.
After each group gets established, it is difficult, if not impossible, to get invited in. They are preparing for some coming very big thing. They do not necessarily believe they are the only ones to know about it, however, they believe that they are there for themselves. They believe everyone else should maintain their own group, separate from them.
Some groups are militant by their very nature and others are friendly enough when encountered. These militant ones are becoming prepared for when the government starts to come and confiscate guns and ammunition. They are not prepared to give up their second amendment rights and most people agree with that.
Many others are not as militant as those angry ones are. These will be more open about their dealing with others, however, do not expect them to be welcoming of strangers. The reason for them being apart from others is the distrust that can be generated because of outside circumstances in which they find themselves.
These groups, no matter where you find them, have a very definite purpose in mind. They may tell you and they may not. Their main purpose is to prepare for something, something big and they have their own group to protect, so outsiders can fend for themselves, just as these groups do. Give them a wide path and they will stay out of your business so they will not attract unnecessary attention.
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