Yesterday was probably the first day I spent out-and-about....for the most part, without a mask since October of 2020.
I ventured to the Limburg Abbey at Bad Durkheim, and had lunch at the site's outdoor restaurant. To note....while you enter the sitting area in a mask (state mandates), as you sit down....you can remove the mask. Yes, they do want contact information....but they are a hell-of-a-lot more relaxed than they were four months ago.
The character of the Abbey? This was originally built as a fortress on the hilltop overlooking the town back in the 9th century. For about three-hundred years, it served it's function, and then was vacated around the 11th century....to become a monastery. This function lasted for about 500 years and then ended in the 1600s. What remains today? Mostly ruins.....walls, no roof, and a covered eating area.
Venturing there? I'd strong suggest using a GPS, and keep in mind that the eating establishment is only open in spring/summer months.
Folks going maskless? Yes....virtually everyone.
Chatter in Germany of the mask mandate going entirely away? There's supposed to be state-by-state discussion this week, and there's a belief that half the states will dump the mask rule except for perhaps bus/train situations.
As for the abbey trip? If you just wanted to see an older ruins situation and have a outdoor dinner....I'd give it a thumbs-up.
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