Stillwater Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I know many love-hate relations between (rivaling?) cities in Germany, not to name them. But in this short flight we encounter two of the most famous ones. Starting in Mainz-Finthen (well there are even many jokes from Mainz about their subcity Finthen!), ... ... over the studios of german television ZDF at Mainz-Lärchenberg... ... and Mainz city, with the Dom behind us. Directly under the 185 should be the elector´s castle of Mainz, where they celebrate the biggenst annual carnival meetings - and cultivate the hate-love to their sister city on the other side of the Rhein. To the left we see the Schiersteiner bridge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schierstein_Bridge. Looks like a usual bridge, but it has been closed for years while the replacement was delayed. It was reason for many jokes and songs. On the right side of the river we see the Biebrich castle of Wiesbaden - the love-hated sister of Mainz. On the other riverside, in another state. Wiesbaden city, with churches and townhall. The USAF airport Erbenheim, ... ... Hochheim, ... ... the main Opel works in Rüsselsheim. You can see some other famous industrial area to the left (and this is the reason why this flight would not be possible in RL). OK, now you got it? I think every German has been travelling here, 1, 2 or 200 times. Me too. Airport to the left, Industry Park Hoechst below (divided by the Main river). Here we approach Mainhattan, ... ... just before we reach its hate-loved sister Offenbach. Frankfurt-Main is much too expensive and time-consuming for me to land. So I take the little brother Egelsbach just a few kilometres south - like most private planes do and make it Germanys most-frequented GA airport https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurt_Egelsbach_Airport. Now for a good-but-dangerous Äppelwoi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apfelwein ! PS: EDDF is a 3rd party scenery. But all other airports around have been nicely upgraded within GES by orbx. Very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Very interesting. The only love hate I know of is Düsseldorf and Köln. And sorry, the last time I've been to Frankfurt was when I was like 3 years old. I travelled with my mother from Klagenfurt, and the story goes that I let LH a pig pile of poo on my seat. Must have been the horror for my mum. Oddly we were never charged for it... who knows, perhaps they didn't clean it at all? All barred from legal action by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 All I got is love for your post Gerold , fine shots and some interesting tidbits of life in Germany . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Great flight Gerold. Enjoyed the shots and your commentary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 An excellent and highly informative post Gerold. Some very interesting links too. There is no lack of interstate rivalry here especially in the winter months when the various codes of football are being played. For some reason our stop at Frankfurt was cancelled when we flew out from England when we emigrated to Oz so I have never stepped foot in your country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Always entertaining and informative Gerold! I loved Germany when I was there, you posted some excellent shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Very well done one again Gerold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 So which city has the better food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 A very interesting and informative post Gerold! Well done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Grand set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakashi Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Thank you for another well narrated tour of your homeland! I would bet the Granny Smith Apple cider has some kick to it! All this time I thought everybody got along, imagine having rival sister cities anywhere! Cities of brotherly love would be much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 23 hours ago, Captain Lars said: Very interesting. The only love hate I know of is Düsseldorf and Köln. And sorry, the last time I've been to Frankfurt was when I was like 3 years old. I travelled with my mother from Klagenfurt, and the story goes that I let LH a pig pile of poo on my seat. Must have been the horror for my mum. Oddly we were never charged for it... who knows, perhaps they didn't clean it at all? All barred from legal action by now! Thanks for your long comment, Lars. I learn you are a real LH frequent flyer, who always receives a warm "nice to have you on board again" . 22 hours ago, BradB said: All I got is love for your post Gerold , fine shots and some interesting tidbits of life in Germany . Cheers John Oh, thank you John! 22 hours ago, lifejogger said: Great flight Gerold. Enjoyed the shots and your commentary!!! Thanks John. You´re welcome. 21 hours ago, VH-KDK said: An excellent and highly informative post Gerold. Some very interesting links too. There is no lack of interstate rivalry here especially in the winter months when the various codes of football are being played. For some reason our stop at Frankfurt was cancelled when we flew out from England when we emigrated to Oz so I have never stepped foot in your country. I believe you will get the chance to stop in Frankfurt someday. However, it is only slightly better than Heathrow, be warned! 21 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Always entertaining and informative Gerold! I loved Germany when I was there, you posted some excellent shots. Thank you Jack. When have you been to Germany, and where? 14 hours ago, adambar said: Very well done one again Gerold! Thanks Adam. 11 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: So which city has the better food? Oh that is very hard to say. You can easily tell them by the drinks, but by food? OK, I´ll go for Frankfurt: Potatoes in the skin with Green sauce https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_sauce, and added some Frankfurter sausages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurter_Würstchen with their slightly smoky taste. Mainz is more famous for the invention of the www: Weck, Wurst und Wein (bread roll, sausage and wine). 11 hours ago, paulb said: A very interesting and informative post Gerold! Well done . Thanks you Paul. 4 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Grand set of shots. cheers Iain Thanks Iain. 2 hours ago, Wakashi said: Thank you for another well narrated tour of your homeland! I would bet the Granny Smith Apple cider has some kick to it! All this time I thought everybody got along, imagine having rival sister cities anywhere! Cities of brotherly love would be much better! There would be enough brotherly love in these cities, CSD is just over. But be careful with the apple cider, can make your stomach go wild... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, Stillwater said: Thank you Jack. When have you been to Germany, and where? Hi Gerold, Jever at Christmas time for 30 days in the 1989’s. It was absolutely wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Wonderful shots Gerold. Nice trip and narrative as always.. Thank goodness I don't have a sister. My older cantankerous Brother is enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: Hi Gerold, Jever at Christmas time for 30 days in the 1989’s. It was absolutely wonderful! Oh no, we´ve had a close miss: I lived in Bremen in that time. Why didn´t you send me an e-mail ? 1 hour ago, flyingleaf said: Wonderful shots Gerold. Nice trip and narrative as always.. Thank goodness I don't have a sister. My older cantankerous Brother is enough I hope your brother is no flight simmer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Email wasn’t invented at the time Gerold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 18 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Email wasn’t invented at the time Gerold! Then you should have texted me with WhattsApp . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 43 minutes ago, Stillwater said: Then you should have texted me with WhattsApp . What is WhatsApp? I don't use any of that stuff and really don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: What is WhatsApp? I don't use any of that stuff and really don't want to. Or give me a call from your mobile?! Oh, well. 1989 was a different planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, Stillwater said: Or give me a call from your mobile?! Oh, well. 1989 was a different planet. I was there I think in 1985, I can look it up but all I could have done was send a postal letter, telegram, carrier pigeon or smoke signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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