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
By Lilly John China restoration is the term that may be applied when referring to restoring Chinese ceramics, particularly porcelain. There are many companies that offer these services. Individuals may be looking to restore antiques that they have collected, inherited or found. Ceramic ware by the Chinese has evolved in many ways since the predynastic time period. It is considered one of the most prominent forms of Chinese art. In fact, the origin of porcelain is in China and it is so closely tied to the country that many refer to this material as China. The country is filled with the many raw materials that are required to make these pieces. Ceramics were first developed during the Palaeolithic period. The quality of such pieces has improved over the years. Still, people who have vases, dolls, dinnerware and other items made from ceramic may be interested in restoration. Typically this is done on old, antique pieces that have worn down over the years. Because the pieces an