European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 16, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse A Crucifix decorated with symbols of biblical passages is Large enough to cover most of the Side of a barn. Years country Bakers brushed the ovens clean with wet branches from fir Trees and baked Rye bread Over the embers of logs Cut from the nearby forests. The ovens Are flanked by beehives and nooks for hens to Lay their the arrangement no doubt was convenient for preparing a Bauer Fruhstuck or Farmer s breakfast with dark bread and a stick to the ribs Omelette of potatoes and German Bacon called speck. An aging collection of funeral boards covers the Side of one granary the boards were used to carry the dead to the graveyard. They were often painted and then later placed near Crossroads Trees or chapels As reminders to Pray for the souls of those who had passed away. Today the museum like the weathered boards help the living remember those who lived in the past and to recall a bit about their Way of life. Museums Dorf is from 8 . To 6 the Entrance less than 5 Marks about s3 depending upon the time of year. A brochure explaining the main buildings and their history is on Sale at the museum for a few Marks. 1 a. A. A a a. A. A a the museum can be reached by following Highway 85 North of Passau to titling. The Mill s Alieel and some of the gears that operated with it were saved along with the building. Czechoslovakia Regensburg titling Passau j r Germany \ Austria s enlarged _ area 1 jul a amps Susan hams wooden wheels Are among items salvaged from Farmers Homes barns and tool shops. May 16, 1991 stripes Magazine s
