It is a beautiful place and the memories that you have with your mom. You'll never forget she's watching over you. And smiling for what a beautiful daughter she raised.😊
Oh, Kirsten this was so sweet and touching, it brought a tear to my eye. I'm so glad you visited and filmed these beautiful areas. Your mother would loved it. And I'm sure she's watching you from above and smiling. 😊 ❤ Thank you for showing us this part of Germany. Take care lovely people.
Thank you so much! I must admit that I cried so much after the day in Holzbunge - I just miss my gorgeous mother so much but I'm so glad we went on this trip.
Yes I agree Kirsten, that is a beautiful area! This whole video is full of lovely scenery, homes, cafes and wonderful looking food! So glad you were able to walk in your mothers footsteps with Joerg and your sister/ brother in law. Thank you for taking us along!
Kirsten, I’m so very sorry that your mother is no longer with you, but I’m sure she was as charming as you are. She’s looking down on you with pride and a huge smile. ❤
Thank you so much for taking us on this lovely tour. Your Mom grew up in a beautiful area of Germany. I like both rooms of the hotel. They are both cozy and comfortable.
Thank you for taking us so long and I’m so sorry for the passing of your mom. I didn’t realize she had passed away. My condolences though late they are sincere and what a wonderful way to honor her and have such precious memories.
I can’t believe how fortune I am to have found you today on your trip to Germany!!! My family and I lived in Kiel (Todendorf) when I was a small child. We can still remember Kiel very fondly and all,of the neighboring villages. On our first day of school a chimney sweep was walking by our house!! We had good luck the rest of our school year!! 🎩 Danke schoen!!!
This video made me very emotional. I'm German but living abroad since nearly two years. I'm from nothern Germany and seeing your beatiful video got me a bit closer back home. To be honest I had to cry a little while watching because currently I started to sruggle with homesickness. I always love watching your channel because you are so nice people and this video really means a lot to me! Thank you so much, Danke! Und es ist wirklich schön zu sehen, dass ihr Zeit mit der Familie verbringen konntet und eine so tolle Zeit hattet. :)
Aww ich schicke dir ganz liebe Grüße! Ja, es war für mich eine schwere Reise, weil ich meine geliebte Mutter ja letztes Jahr verloren habe, mit der ich ein so so inniges Verhältnis hatte. Ich bin aber froh, dass wir das gemacht haben.
@@KirstenJoerg Danke ❤️ Ich kann mir gar nicht vorstellen, wie schwer es sein muss seine Mutter zu verlieren. Umso schöner zu sehen, dass ihr ihre Heimat weiterhin besucht.
What a serene,kind, comforting video this is. Just the thing for a miserable sodden u.k. evening when you've nowhere fun to go.Thanks! You are such charming people. I appreciate you allowing us to get to know you a bit better.
Hi! I'm from Lithuania my parents live in Klaipeda( Memel- eastern Prussia), but now live in Russia and cannot visit them😢. But due to your video, I have almost visited my favourite places near the Baltic sea! It' s all the same in Kiel! Thank you so much! And for your videos abuot English coutryside- they are so warm and touchy we watch them together with my children😊
This video made me cry 😢... Oh Kirsten, I'm so glad you filmed it! When it came out, I didn't have time to watch any videos (it's been very hectic lately!) but I put it on my watch later list! In 5 days it's my father's birthday... he would have been 100!!! I miss both of my dear parents and was touched by your memories of your mum 🩷🩷! I'm thrilled that in September I will be in Germany walking in the footsteps of my father's parents! Much love XX Dara
Oh Dara, I'm so happy to hear you will be walking in your father's parents footsteps in September. I must admit it was very hard and emotional for me and stirred up so so many sad feeling but I'm so glad we took this trip.
@@KirstenJoerg i'm sure off-camera you experienced a lot of emotions! But you did a wonderful job of capturing all the important places and beautiful aspects of that area. I'm sure you will be grateful to have this video in years to come!🙏 And how lovely that you and Jörg could share that trip with your sister and her hubby! 🩷🩷
@MagentaOtterTravels Oh I did especially when the day was over and we went to our hotel room I was a wreck. Yes, we had a family celebration so we took the chance to meet everyone and it was lovely to spend 5 days with my sis and brother in law. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend.x
@@KirstenJoerg I totally understand... I get an adrenaline rush when I turn the camera on me, so I'm able to be upbeat and energetic... but then when filming is over I breathe a sigh of relief and then have all the other feelings of the day ;-) I just got back from a quick overnight road trip yesterday with a girlfriend from Wales. This is my one week of "break" from all our American visitors all summer. Next Monday my best friend and her hubby arrive... her first time in the UK! I'm excited to share it with her ;-) Have a great weekend!
@@MagentaOtterTravels Oh yes, I'm always try to be focussed (although the video we did was quite a relaxed one which wasn't really scripted or planned but we just went with the flow) but all the same. This is so exciting. You will be having such a good time. Enjoy!
What a treasured trip to do with your family. I’m so sorry that you lost your beloved Mom. I hope you sensed her everywhere you visited. The area is charming and I’m sure you didn’t want to leave. I hope your sweet Dad is doing ok. Hugs 🤗
I lost my dad a couple of weeks ago I'm fortunate to live in the same town where we all lived as a family I walk by so many places and buildings that remind me of my dad and my past 🎉
Какая красота, как мирно и спокойно. В истории вашей страны было много печальных ,тяжёлых страниц, но вы всё преодолели . Надеюсь, и моя несчастная страна излечится и покается , искупит вину и будет жить мирно. Вам всего наилучшего ❤
Kirsten, this was a beautiful way to honor your mom. When you said you could feel her presence, just know, she was indeed walking with you. My mom has been gone for six years, and I still miss her terribly. Sometimes she comes to visit me, but I never ask, that would be wrong and could invite others you don’t want. This was a beautiful place and reminded me of some of U.K villages. Very peaceful and calm. Thanks for taking us along and thanks for showing us your moms picture. She’s a very pretty lady.
Hi to you both.I find your channel & contents so relaxing.I had such great German friends from 1999-2021 a brother & a sister.until they passed away.we had such wonderful times.this video reminds me of them,how I miss them,they were from Paderborn area. Thank you so much.👩💼🧑💼your mum sure did come from an amazing place. 🕯🕯
A beautiful place and how special to be able to be where your mother lived. I’m blessed to still have mine. She’s 86 and a bit crippled but still has her sense of humor and zest for life. Mary
I enjoyed this so much. Very relaxing right before bed. I’m sure I will dream about being in a beautiful inn with gorgeous scenery and delicious meals. Thank you for sharing. I know you enjoyed being where your mom was from. So very special. I would enjoy doing the same. I miss my parents terribly.❤
Liebe Kirsten, lieber Jörg, wie schön, dann wart ihr ja ganz in der Nähe von unserem Zuhause.Da hätten wir uns riesig über Euren Besuch gefreut. Wir haben wirklich auch eine wunderschöne Küste. Danke für das schöne Video. Unsere geliebten Mamas ( und natürliche auch Papas)❤❤werden nie vergessen.Liebe Grüsse aus Pansdorf Angelika und Lutz Rose❤❤
Kristen Please say hello to your Sister 🌺.And your brother in Law for me.And I Pray your Dad is doing Well.And thank you for Showing a picture with you and your Mom So Beautiful both of you.❤. Thank you.Raquel.🌺.
What a beautiful place your mom grew up in. She must have been a beautiful person to have raised such a lovely daughter. As they say, children learn what they live. I am happy you were able to relive some wonderful memories of your mother. Bless you both.
Hi kirsten and Joerg, Thank you so much for sharing this special trip with us, you looked in you element there. Everything about this place is epic, the buildings, the food all your families great names, l loved it all🐄❤️🐑😍xx
Thank you Kirsten for including us in your family reunion. What a gorgeous place your mother grew up in. So sorry she is no longer with you, same as my mum but they are always not very far away. It was wonderful seeing those lovely places and the food did look yummy. Joerg is always such a gentleman it's lovely to spend time with you both. Thank you so much ❤❤💙💙
What a wonderful place to grow up, it is beautiful! I have a feeling your mom was most definitely with you Kirsten and I know how much you must miss her, nobody like our mothers. The Big House was gorgeous and definitely would be a great place for a wedding reception. I am so glad you were able to get together with family and I got tickled at the end about the plane back because I had already seen your other video about it but loved how positive Joerg is!
Liebe Kirsten, lieber Jörg, jetzt muss ich einfach schreiben! Auch ich bin in Kiel aufgewachsen und Mönkeberg, Laboe, Heikendorf, Heidkate, Schönberger Strand / Brasilien und Kalifornien waren gern besuchte Strände! Seit mehr als 20 Jahren wohne ich mit meiner Familie im Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde, knapp südlich von Kiel. Auch wir haben eine Verbindung nach Südengland, da unser Sohn 2019 zum Studieren nach Bournemouth gegangen ist und nun in Dorset bleiben wird. Wir haben dadurch glücklicher Weise des öfteren die Möglichkeit ins schöne Südengland zu reisen! Wie schön, dass es Euch in der alten Heimat Schleswig-Holstein so gut gefallen hat! Ganz herzliche Grüße!!
Oh wir freuen uns sehr über den Kommentar! Ja, wie im Video gezeigt lebte meine Mutter ja im Rendsburg-Eckernfoerde Kreis, dort haben wir auch nach wir vor Familie ebenso in Mönkeberg, Schoenkirchen und auch Lübeck. Deshalb war ich schon oft da und Joerg war in Flensburg und Borkum bei der Marine. Wie toll, dass ihr durch euren Sohn England besucht. Liebe Grüße
So lovely. Thank you for including us in your family gathering in this sweet place where your mother grew up. Your mother's memory is a great blessing.
Ah... seeing the white asparagus (springtime in Germany!) has made me nostalgic for the Spargelcremesuppe I used to have sitting in a cafe along the Rhein! Good times indeed! Your area looked beautiful.
Danke schoen Kirstin und Joerg. Die Blumen sind sehr schoen! yes- so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your mom with us. I miss my parents too. God bless. Doug
A very lovely beautiful place . The gardens , Architecture , natural beauty , - all wonderful . And I love the lovely shops and restaurants . Reminded me of England and Southeast Georgia, USA with all the marsh grass and scenic water views . Thank you both for sharing with us this beautiful place your Mother was blessed to grow up around . This vid is a wonderful caring tribute to your beloved late Mother . RIP 💐 🕯
Really enjoyed seeing this site in Germany! Would love to see more places in Germany when it’s possible! Lovely little village and I felt your emotional state remembering your mother Kirsten.❤️
Thanks so much! It's quite hard for us to travel a lot when in Germany because we usually visit our family there and taking trips there would mean we would not really see them as we can't stay there as long because of work.
Kirsten thank you for sharing your trip. What a beautiful place and what a wonderful tribute to your mother. Was that herring you were eating? I really love the thatched roofs it really does have an English country style. My father always made potato salad with homemade mayonnaise and dill. Thank you again for sharing. Cheers Ron and Dovie
O, wow, so heartwarming! ❤️ In fact, I have been in Laboe, as well...I recognised that Tower building and so... This is also a very sweet memories for me...🌞. In Laboe was a Submarine - U- boat....
Your mom lived in a “fairytale”🤩 truly GORGEOUS!! VERY MUCH like England!! I agree 100% Kirsten, small cozy adorable villages ANY DAY!!❤️🤗❤️ So happy for you to relive these wonderful memories 🙏
Very picturesque village! Would love to visit there! I prefer villages and small towns rather than big cities… I look forward to see what’s on the menu so eat as much as you like! 😂 thanks for sharing your story! ❤️ 🍵 🐑 🍰
Sehr schöne Ecke, danke für's Mitnehmen . Ihr beiden strahlt so eine Ruhe und Harmonie aus, da schaut man gerne zu. Im Shop musste ich schmunzeln, gerade dachte ich...oh die hübschen Fliesen mit den Tiermotiven....und schon sah ich, wie ihr sie kauft....sehr hübsch. Viele liebe Grüße aus dem Erzgebirge....zur Zeit mit "englischem Wetter "😅...es regnet....
What beautiful memories of your mum and in such a beautiful place. I'm in the latter stages of losing my beloved Dad, aged 92. He's a had a wonderful life and traveled the world in his time. I hope that I can be as brave as you when his time comes and rely so much on the wonderful times and places that we've shared together xxxxxxx
It is so lovely that you two love birds could go and visit the place where your Mother grew up Kirsten, and it must have been very emotional for you. What a lovely place to stay, with your sister and brother in law, and that food, well it looked amazing! Your Mother was with you all the way I am sure. Love and Blessings to the two of you, from Jilly & Madge the rescue greyhound, from West Devon, England. xxx
First of all my condolences on loosing your mum, you did her proud with this beautiful video. The food stand looks good, I love the fact the have the St.Andrews flag flying outside . The national flag of Scotland. Ooh i would love to try a Tote Tante. The hotel is lovely, I'd put the two husbands in the Coach House & the two sisters enjoy the big house😀
I really don't know how to thank you for this beautiful video: I love it, I love the place, the wonderful hotel where you stay, that wonderful old houses, the lake, the greenery. Thanks lot guys, now I'm dreaming about how could go there to enjoy the same nice feelings I feel watching this video So...thanks...
Beautiful village your mother grew up in. The accommodations are stunning. I'm glad you and your family took this trip in remembrance of your mother. I'm sure it was difficult and emotional. Please stop apologizing for eating. That is the fun of vacationing. I'm a foodie so I'm all about all the time, home or away. Thank you for sharing.
How beautiful, happy memories for you 😊 one of my best friends was from Kuhlungsborn and their family hotel on the Baltic was taken from them during the occupation so they eventually ended up in Canada.
Thank you! My mother and her family had to flee from where they were originally due to WWII and were given a few rooms in the house in Holzbunge as refugees so it was very very tough. My mother’s mom was only 49 when she lost her after having 9 children. It was such a tough life. 3 of my mom’s sister moved abroad, 2 to the US and one to Canada.
I am so glad you visited this special area where u and your mother lived. I so enjoy going to places where my mother and grandmother lived and remembering "when". You may have some loving tears tears and deep breaths. She will always be with you...
Dear Kirsten and Joerg thank you for introducing us to such a lovely area in Germany and Gut Immenhof is beautiful. We're heading up to Denmark later this year so we will stay there on the way. The most precious thing our parents leave us is wonderful memories and you have many.... best wishes Maria e Rowan
So nice to see the lovely parts of Germany and I know it means so much to you with family coming from that same place. My mom's family came from Germany, and also my husband's family. We have never been thr and so this is tru;y so nice to see how it woould be if we had ever been abel to visit. Thanks for being our eyes and body, in order to take part in some way! Always enjoy watching you both an have for some time. You are very gentle speaking people and loving and very caring as well. Love the cooking, and all of the tours. You do stay in the nicest and most quaint/peacrful, areas! Love it all!
WOW! Seeing more of the German countryside is on my 'must do soon' list. Enormously underrated, underreported travel destinations in Germany. I always like to ask people if they prefer the seaside or being deep in forests near little villages. Most like both but have a preference which is something mysteriously deep rooted and unaccounted for in many of us or perhaps linked back to childhood holidays? I ADORE the forests and villages all over the world. From 5:36 you were right; it really does seem like England there. Absolutely and breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for filming, recording sound and editing it all so well. You really capture the atmosphere and never rush anything in editing--- nice long relaxing shots to evoke the full sensory aspect of my memories and allow us all to relax and imagine being there. All the trendy travel channels with their manic jump cuts and obnoxious music evoke nothing for me-- those sorts of flashy, loud vlogs just read like one dimensional press junkets. Yours are are deeply evocative and atmospheric. Thanks again!
Oh Kirsten, I'm so sorry to learn that you lost your lovely mum! I know from bitter experience how heartbreaking it is... This is a beautiful tribute to her memory; thank you so much for sharing part of your family history from this wonderful part of Germany that figured so prominently in her, and your, respective childhoods. Sending big hugs from very far away, xx
Hallo liebe Kirsten und Jörg, das hat mich zu Tränen gerührt gerade als ich das Haus deiner geliebten Mutter gesehen habe, weil ich so sehr verstehen kann wie emotional das für dich, und deine Schwester, gewesen sein muss die Orte zu besuchen wo sie aufgewachsen ist. Das schmerzt und ist gleichzeitig eine so wunderbare Erinnerung. Aber sie ist bei dir gewesen und hat dich begleitet in deinem Herzen.♥ Das war nicht leicht für dich. Da habt ihr ja eine große Familie wenn deine Mutter noch 8 Geschwister hatte. Wow! Ich freue mich so sehr für euch dass ihr diese wunderschöne Gegend in Deutschland besucht habt. Und dass ich den traumhaften, sehr gepflegten Immenhof sehen durfte. Ach, wie oft habe ich die Filme schon angeschaut. Und oft Sonntag nachmittags mit meiner geliebten Oma früher. Das ist unglaublich schön das große Haus. Deine Schwester hatte das beste Zimmer:). Die Kuchen und das Essen sahen wirklich sehr lecker aus. Das muss man doch genießen wenn man schon mal dort ist:). Aber dass ihr noch Aufregung wegen eurem fehlenden Koffer hattet hätte nicht sein müssen. Ich bin auch ein worrybe:). Sind das eher die Frauen? Ich glaub schon. Aber wenn ich schon so ein komisches Gefühl hatte hat es sich meistens auch bestätigt dass es nicht unbegründet war. Mein Mann ist da auch nicht so. Vielen Dank für die wirklich hochwertigen Aufnahmen die ihr immer macht. Wir wünschen euch eine schöne Woche. Passt auf euch auf! Ganz liebe Grüße♥
Du bist so lieb Gabi, ich danke dir von Herzen! Es war wirklich sehr emotional und schwer. Gerade nach dem Tag in Holzbunge war mir im Hotelzimmer so schwer ums Herz. Meine Mutter und ich hatten eine sehr starke Bindung zueinander und ich vermisse sie so unendlich. Ja, sie hatte eine große Familie, Mutti war die jüngste und jetzt ist niemand mehr da. Sie ist als letzte gegangen. Es ist so traurig. Sie ist in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern geboren und sie mussten wegen dem Krieg flüchten und wurden in Holzbunge untergebracht damals. Meine liebe Mutter hat eine sehr bewegende Geschichte und war für mich immer eine sehr inspirierende Persönlichkeit. Wir haben noch viel Verwandtschaft im Norden und auch in den USA, auch in Canada. Das Gut Immenhof können wir so empfehlen. Wir wollten die Filme nach unserer Rückkehr so gerne anschauen aber man kann nur die DVD's beziehen, doch ich glaube wir machen das. Gott sei Dank wurde der Koffer problemlos zu uns nach Hause geliefert, 2 Tage später. Das hat dann wirklich reibungslos geklappt. Ich weiß es nicht, ich glaube es gibt tatsächlich auch Männer, die sich viel Gedanken um alles machen. Ich kenne ein paar solcher. Ganz ganz herzliche Grüße und bis bald
My dear Kirsten, your happiness shines through brightly. I have never seen you so happy. Of course you would be happy to be in the village where your mother grew up, but I can tell that the village is firmly in your heart. How nice that you could meet up with your sister and brother in law too. I know how you feel because my mother grew up in a small village in Holland and I have exactly the same feelings when I visit there. Although my mother's village is now a big seaside resort, I know what lies beneath because I have many photographs of Noordwijk back in the old days. It was once a fishing village. The food is similar, I think. Thank you for showing us your delightful place. I would love to visit it one day.
What a tender sharing of your beloved memories with your mum... and the stunning landscapes beautiful buildings. You both looked so content thank you for this intimate picture of your family. ❤
Memories last forever Kirsten- going back there must have been sad and happy at the same time- still miss my mum too - the village looks just like many here,very peaceful 🏴
I sat down with a cup of coffee ready to watch the video. As I lit my German smoker, I thought quietly this is my quiet tribute to Kirsten's mother and all mothers. All of the places you went were beautiful and peaceful with the birds chirping in the background. The flowers were gorgeous. The hotel was beautiful. I love horses. They are so majestic. Everywhere was so nice. I'm so happy you had this time with family there. It's such a sweet and joyous video! Thank you for sharing! ❤️🤗🌹💐🌸🌺🐎🐴✈️☕🤩 Glad you and your suitcase made it home! 😊
Awwwww, what a very sweet and heartwarming visit. Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous moment. My heart aches for my Mother, I know yours does too. I never would have guessed you were in Germany. ❤
Hello Kristin and Joerg, A beautiful way to honour your Mother / Mother-in-law. The best way to keep them alive is to remember and celebrate them often and always. ❤
Thank you for sharing such dear and close to your heart times. I miss my mom so much, this made me emotional in a good way. it really does resemble British Isles. Your selection of music is also perfect !!! Thanking your mom for bringing you into this world and making it a beautiful place.
I just love this video, Kirsten and Joerg! So glad and appreciative that you have shared your memories of your beloved Mom and the area where she grew up. I understand completely when you said that being there makes you feel closer to her. I'm the same way when I go to places that were near and dear to my own Mom (who passed away about 8 years ago). Joerg is kind and caring and it shows especially when he said "and we will celebrate your Mother." What a beautiful place! I can't get over how gorgeous the stable is.... and that horse! Thank you so very much for sharing with us! Much love to you both!
It is a beautiful place and the memories that you have with your mom. You'll never forget she's watching over you. And smiling for what a beautiful daughter she raised.😊
You are so kind - thank you!
I agree with you ❤ l am from Canada. House are so simple
@@Red-balloon7 Aww it’s not a cheap area I’m afraid. There are gorgeous houses.
Oh Kirsten I am also a worrybe 😂 I worry to much of everything! Well, luckily you have arrived safely back to home 🎉
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Oh, Kirsten this was so sweet and touching, it brought a tear to my eye. I'm so glad you visited and filmed these beautiful areas. Your mother would loved it. And I'm sure she's watching you from above and smiling. 😊 ❤
Thank you for showing us this part of Germany. Take care lovely people.
Thank you so much! I must admit that I cried so much after the day in Holzbunge - I just miss my gorgeous mother so much but I'm so glad we went on this trip.
@@KirstenJoergbe at peace my dear..my God comfort you as He did me..
Yes I agree Kirsten, that is a beautiful area! This whole video is full of lovely scenery, homes, cafes and wonderful looking food! So glad you were able to walk in your mothers footsteps with Joerg and your sister/ brother in law. Thank you for taking us along!
Thank you so much!
That was lovely ,what a lovely way remembering your mum,cherish all your memorys,i have very little memorys as i lost my mum when i was young 😘
@@rosariccardi6893 Me too
Thank you for honouring the memory of your mother with this beautiful video, and for sharing it with us.
Thanks so much!
We carry the people we love forever in our hearts.
Kirsten, I’m so very sorry that your mother is no longer with you, but I’m sure she was as charming as you are. She’s looking down on you with pride and a huge smile. ❤
Absolutely!
No wonder your lovely mother loved her gardenThank You for your always sincere sentiments,and showing US such a beautiful place ...xxx❤
Thank you so much for taking us on this lovely tour. Your Mom grew up in a beautiful area of Germany. I like both rooms of the hotel. They are both cozy and comfortable.
Beutiful place, your beloved mother is with you in good remembrance forever.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for taking us so long and I’m so sorry for the passing of your mom. I didn’t realize she had passed away. My condolences though late they are sincere and what a wonderful way to honor her and have such precious memories.
mother are never forgotten
Never!
Thank you for showing us your mom’s home town it’s beautiful. I love the peacefulness of the whole area.
I can’t believe how fortune I am to have found you today on your trip to Germany!!! My family and I lived in Kiel (Todendorf) when I was a small child. We can still remember Kiel very fondly and all,of the neighboring villages. On our first day of school a chimney sweep was walking by our house!! We had good luck the rest of our school year!! 🎩 Danke schoen!!!
So nice to have you here!
This video made me very emotional. I'm German but living abroad since nearly two years. I'm from nothern Germany and seeing your beatiful video got me a bit closer back home. To be honest I had to cry a little while watching because currently I started to sruggle with homesickness. I always love watching your channel because you are so nice people and this video really means a lot to me! Thank you so much, Danke!
Und es ist wirklich schön zu sehen, dass ihr Zeit mit der Familie verbringen konntet und eine so tolle Zeit hattet. :)
Aww ich schicke dir ganz liebe Grüße! Ja, es war für mich eine schwere Reise, weil ich meine geliebte Mutter ja letztes Jahr verloren habe, mit der ich ein so so inniges Verhältnis hatte. Ich bin aber froh, dass wir das gemacht haben.
@@KirstenJoerg Danke ❤️
Ich kann mir gar nicht vorstellen, wie schwer es sein muss seine Mutter zu verlieren. Umso schöner zu sehen, dass ihr ihre Heimat weiterhin besucht.
What a serene,kind, comforting video this is. Just the thing for a miserable sodden u.k. evening when you've nowhere fun to go.Thanks! You are such charming people. I appreciate you allowing us to get to know you a bit better.
Yes, that area of Germany does look like the English Countryside. So sorry for the loss of your mother! 🙏🏻♥️🇨🇦
What a wonderful area of Germany. So beautiful, peaceful! I enjoyed hearing about your mom and your memories too. That hotel was spectacular,
Your Mom grew up in a beautiful area of Germany. What a lovely place. Thank you for for sharing it with us!
Hi! I'm from Lithuania my parents live in Klaipeda( Memel- eastern Prussia), but now live in Russia and cannot visit them😢. But due to your video, I have almost visited my favourite places near the Baltic sea! It' s all the same in Kiel! Thank you so much! And for your videos abuot English coutryside- they are so warm and touchy we watch them together with my children😊
Peaceful....I can see how much you love this place! Thank you for sharing ❤😊
This video made me cry 😢... Oh Kirsten, I'm so glad you filmed it! When it came out, I didn't have time to watch any videos (it's been very hectic lately!) but I put it on my watch later list!
In 5 days it's my father's birthday... he would have been 100!!! I miss both of my dear parents and was touched by your memories of your mum 🩷🩷!
I'm thrilled that in September I will be in Germany walking in the footsteps of my father's parents!
Much love XX Dara
Oh Dara, I'm so happy to hear you will be walking in your father's parents footsteps in September. I must admit it was very hard and emotional for me and stirred up so so many sad feeling but I'm so glad we took this trip.
@@KirstenJoerg i'm sure off-camera you experienced a lot of emotions! But you did a wonderful job of capturing all the important places and beautiful aspects of that area. I'm sure you will be grateful to have this video in years to come!🙏
And how lovely that you and Jörg could share that trip with your sister and her hubby! 🩷🩷
@MagentaOtterTravels Oh I did especially when the day was over and we went to our hotel room I was a wreck. Yes, we had a family celebration so we took the chance to meet everyone and it was lovely to spend 5 days with my sis and brother in law. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend.x
@@KirstenJoerg I totally understand... I get an adrenaline rush when I turn the camera on me, so I'm able to be upbeat and energetic... but then when filming is over I breathe a sigh of relief and then have all the other feelings of the day ;-) I just got back from a quick overnight road trip yesterday with a girlfriend from Wales. This is my one week of "break" from all our American visitors all summer. Next Monday my best friend and her hubby arrive... her first time in the UK! I'm excited to share it with her ;-) Have a great weekend!
@@MagentaOtterTravels Oh yes, I'm always try to be focussed (although the video we did was quite a relaxed one which wasn't really scripted or planned but we just went with the flow) but all the same. This is so exciting. You will be having such a good time. Enjoy!
What a treasured trip to do with your family. I’m so sorry that you lost your beloved Mom. I hope you sensed her everywhere you visited. The area is charming and I’m sure you didn’t want to leave. I hope your sweet Dad is doing ok. Hugs 🤗
Thank you!
I lost my dad a couple of weeks ago I'm fortunate to live in the same town where we all lived as a family I walk by so many places and buildings that remind me of my dad and my past 🎉
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss!
Какая красота, как мирно и спокойно. В истории вашей страны было много печальных ,тяжёлых страниц, но вы всё преодолели . Надеюсь, и моя несчастная страна излечится и покается , искупит вину и будет жить мирно. Вам всего наилучшего ❤
Great show thank you, really enjoyed it ♥️
Kirsten, this was a beautiful way to honor your mom. When you said you could feel her presence, just know, she was indeed walking with you. My mom has been gone for six years, and I still miss her terribly. Sometimes she comes to visit me, but I never ask, that would be wrong and could invite others you don’t want. This was a beautiful place and reminded me of some of U.K villages. Very peaceful and calm. Thanks for taking us along and thanks for showing us your moms picture. She’s a very pretty lady.
Thank you so much! I know how you feel - sending you much love.
Hi to you both.I find your channel & contents so relaxing.I had such great German friends from 1999-2021 a brother & a sister.until they passed away.we had such wonderful times.this video reminds me of them,how I miss them,they were from Paderborn area. Thank you so much.👩💼🧑💼your mum sure did come from an amazing place. 🕯🕯
You’re on holiday and good eating is compulsory. It’s beautiful there you lucky people, Thankyou for taking us along with you.
A beautiful place and how special to be able to be where your mother lived. I’m blessed to still have mine. She’s 86 and a bit crippled but still has her sense of humor and zest for life. Mary
What a beautiful area your mom grew up in! So glad you got to enjoy being there with family. Thanks for tour!❤
Thanks so much! It was also quite hard, I miss my mother so much.
So sorry for your loss ❤
Praying for you to be comforted in this time. Grieving a loved one is hard. X❤
I enjoyed this so much. Very relaxing right before bed. I’m sure I will dream about being in a beautiful inn with gorgeous scenery and delicious meals. Thank you for sharing. I know you enjoyed being where your mom was from. So very special. I would enjoy doing the same. I miss my parents terribly.❤
What a wonderful video, made me emotional when you mentioned your mom. Germany is beautiful! I always love your videos there also.
Liebe Kirsten, lieber Jörg, wie schön, dann wart ihr ja ganz in der Nähe von unserem Zuhause.Da hätten wir uns riesig über Euren Besuch gefreut. Wir haben wirklich auch eine wunderschöne Küste. Danke für das schöne Video. Unsere geliebten Mamas ( und natürliche auch Papas)❤❤werden nie vergessen.Liebe Grüsse aus Pansdorf Angelika und Lutz Rose❤❤
These videos bring me so much joy. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful travels and narrating so peacefully.
Kristen Please say hello to your Sister 🌺.And your brother in Law for me.And I Pray your Dad is doing Well.And thank you for Showing a picture with you and your Mom So Beautiful both of you.❤. Thank you.Raquel.🌺.
What a beautiful place your mom grew up in. She must have been a beautiful person to have raised such a lovely daughter. As they say, children learn what they live. I am happy you were able to relive some wonderful memories of your mother. Bless you both.
How precious for you to be there. Mom is always with you and very proud of you I am sure. 💖
Hi kirsten and Joerg, Thank you so much for sharing this special trip with us, you looked in you element there. Everything about this place is epic, the buildings, the food all your families great names, l loved it all🐄❤️🐑😍xx
Thank you Kirsten for including us in your family reunion. What a gorgeous place your mother grew up in. So sorry she is no longer with you, same as my mum but they are always not very far away. It was wonderful seeing those lovely places and the food did look yummy. Joerg is always such a gentleman it's lovely to spend time with you both. Thank you so much ❤❤💙💙
Thank you so much! Sending you much love.
Love this area of Germany! The waterfront, so charming! And such a sweet tribute to your dear mom. What a lovely place to be raised! ❤
Such a beautiful picturesque place….your mum looks a lovely lady ♥️
I loved this area and all the delicious food! What a feast for the eyes and you were so happy in your Mothers homeland area💕👌🥰
What a wonderful place to grow up, it is beautiful! I have a feeling your mom was most definitely with you Kirsten and I know how much you must miss her, nobody like our mothers. The Big House was gorgeous and definitely would be a great place for a wedding reception. I am so glad you were able to get together with family and I got tickled at the end about the plane back because I had already seen your other video about it but loved how positive Joerg is!
Thank you for sharing this special episode with us. ❤❤
Liebe Kirsten, lieber Jörg, jetzt muss ich einfach schreiben! Auch ich bin in Kiel aufgewachsen und Mönkeberg, Laboe, Heikendorf, Heidkate, Schönberger Strand / Brasilien und Kalifornien waren gern besuchte Strände! Seit mehr als 20 Jahren wohne ich mit meiner Familie im Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde, knapp südlich von Kiel. Auch wir haben eine Verbindung nach Südengland, da unser Sohn 2019 zum Studieren nach Bournemouth gegangen ist und nun in Dorset bleiben wird. Wir haben dadurch glücklicher Weise des öfteren die Möglichkeit ins schöne Südengland zu reisen! Wie schön, dass es Euch in der alten Heimat Schleswig-Holstein so gut gefallen hat! Ganz herzliche Grüße!!
Oh wir freuen uns sehr über den Kommentar! Ja, wie im Video gezeigt lebte meine Mutter ja im Rendsburg-Eckernfoerde Kreis, dort haben wir auch nach wir vor Familie ebenso in Mönkeberg, Schoenkirchen und auch Lübeck. Deshalb war ich schon oft da und Joerg war in Flensburg und Borkum bei der Marine. Wie toll, dass ihr durch euren Sohn England besucht. Liebe Grüße
It looks so very pretty, its story book pictures. Lovely.
Thank you! 😊
So schon und gehmutlich ❤. Ich nehme an das es eine ganz speziale Reise war … Ein blick von Mutti aus dem Himmel. Liebe Grusse. Dominique
Das war es, es war teilweise sehr hart aber wir sind froh, dass wir dort waren. Viele liebe Grüße
What a stunning place, I’m surprised you don’t live there because I would if I could ❣️🌟🌟🌟
Thanks for sharing ❣️
Aww so glad you like it! Oh well, you have to live where you work you know but we would move there in a heartbeat.
So lovely. Thank you for including us in your family gathering in this sweet place where your mother grew up. Your mother's memory is a great blessing.
Ah... seeing the white asparagus (springtime in Germany!) has made me nostalgic for the Spargelcremesuppe I used to have sitting in a cafe along the Rhein! Good times indeed! Your area looked beautiful.
What a beautiful place!! Thanks for sharing your memories. ❤Our mothers will always be alive in our hearts.❤❤❤
Danke schoen Kirstin und Joerg. Die Blumen sind sehr schoen! yes- so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your mom with us. I miss my parents too.
God bless.
Doug
Merci pour ce joli reportage qui a du être émouvant pour vous deux 🕊️
A very lovely beautiful place . The gardens , Architecture , natural beauty , - all wonderful . And I love the lovely shops and restaurants . Reminded me of England and Southeast Georgia, USA with all the marsh grass and scenic water views . Thank you both for sharing with us this beautiful place your Mother was blessed to grow up around . This vid is a wonderful caring tribute to your beloved late Mother . RIP 💐 🕯
Thank you so so much, we really appreciate it!
Really enjoyed seeing this site in Germany! Would love to see more places in Germany when it’s possible! Lovely little village and I felt your emotional state remembering your mother Kirsten.❤️
Thanks so much! It's quite hard for us to travel a lot when in Germany because we usually visit our family there and taking trips there would mean we would not really see them as we can't stay there as long because of work.
Kirsten thank you for sharing your trip. What a beautiful place and what a wonderful tribute to your mother. Was that herring you were eating? I really love the thatched roofs it really does have an English country style. My father always made potato salad with homemade mayonnaise and dill. Thank you again for sharing. Cheers Ron and Dovie
Thanks so much! It’s ’Matjesfilet’ -
a specialty in the North.
Kirsten, siento mucho la pérdida de tu mamá. La visita que habéis hecho en los sitios en los que vivió es un gran homenaje ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
O, wow, so heartwarming! ❤️
In fact, I have been in Laboe, as well...I recognised that Tower building and so... This is also a very sweet memories for me...🌞. In Laboe was a Submarine - U- boat....
Thank you! Yes, the submarine is still there - we have known it since we were children.
Your beginning brought tears to my eyes,I miss my mom so very much as well. This is a most lovely video-thank you-From NYC
Me too! Love from Palm Springs, CA.
Your mom lived in a “fairytale”🤩 truly GORGEOUS!! VERY MUCH like England!! I agree 100% Kirsten, small cozy adorable villages ANY DAY!!❤️🤗❤️ So happy for you to relive these wonderful memories 🙏
Very picturesque village! Would love to visit there! I prefer villages and small towns rather than big cities… I look forward to see what’s on the menu so eat as much as you like! 😂 thanks for sharing your story! ❤️ 🍵 🐑 🍰
Sehr schöne Ecke, danke für's Mitnehmen . Ihr beiden strahlt so eine Ruhe und Harmonie aus, da schaut man gerne zu. Im Shop musste ich schmunzeln, gerade dachte ich...oh die hübschen Fliesen mit den Tiermotiven....und schon sah ich, wie ihr sie kauft....sehr hübsch.
Viele liebe Grüße aus dem Erzgebirge....zur Zeit mit "englischem Wetter "😅...es regnet....
Vielen Dank und liebe Grüße ins schöne Erzgebirge!
Had to come back and say this village your mom grew up in is beautiful. I am happy you got to go back there and feel close to your mom.
What beautiful memories of your mum and in such a beautiful place. I'm in the latter stages of losing my beloved Dad, aged 92. He's a had a wonderful life and traveled the world in his time. I hope that I can be as brave as you when his time comes and rely so much on the wonderful times and places that we've shared together xxxxxxx
Sending you so much love! Oh I wish I was brave, I’m not - so often I’most because my mother means so much to me.
It is so lovely that you two love birds could go and visit the place where your Mother grew up Kirsten, and it must have been very emotional for you. What a lovely place to stay, with your sister and brother in law, and that food, well it looked amazing! Your Mother was with you all the way I am sure. Love and Blessings to the two of you, from Jilly & Madge the rescue greyhound, from West Devon, England. xxx
Thanks so much!
What an amazing place! I really loved the vegetation and flowers, well, everything!
Thanks for sharing such special memories ❤
If Joerg got his boathouse/office think of all the lovely rides on the lake you could have! It is simply stunnng. Thank you for taking us along.
Haha I was mentioning it as an office for me (Kirsten)!
First of all my condolences on loosing your mum, you did her proud with this beautiful video. The food stand looks good, I love the fact the have the St.Andrews flag flying outside . The national flag of Scotland. Ooh i would love to try a Tote Tante. The hotel is lovely, I'd put the two husbands in the Coach House & the two sisters enjoy the big house😀
I really don't know how to thank you for this beautiful video: I love it, I love the place, the wonderful hotel where you stay, that wonderful old houses, the lake, the greenery. Thanks lot guys, now I'm dreaming about how could go there to enjoy the same nice feelings I feel watching this video
So...thanks...
What a beautiful place. Glad you were able to be with your family and relive some wonderful memories of your mom. Thanks for taking us along 😍😘
You didn't even have to recommend it. Just showing the hotel it speaks for itself. It's so inviting.😊
Yes though we must say we didn't expect it to love it so much - it's simply breathtaking.
Beautiful village your mother grew up in. The accommodations are stunning. I'm glad you and your family took this trip in remembrance of your mother. I'm sure it was difficult and emotional. Please stop apologizing for eating. That is the fun of vacationing. I'm a foodie so I'm all about all the time, home or away. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much! Yes, it was extremely emotional and hard for me.
Thank u again for taking us along to this beautiful place. The food made me hungry. Your hubby is very nice.
As an American, I am not sure if I am more charmed by the beautiful scenery or by Kirsten and Jorge. They are such a lovely couple. ❤
Thanks so much!
How beautiful, happy memories for you 😊 one of my best friends was from Kuhlungsborn and their family hotel on the Baltic was taken from them during the occupation so they eventually ended up in Canada.
Thank you! My mother and her family had to flee from where they were originally due to WWII and were given a few rooms in the house in Holzbunge as refugees so it was very very tough. My mother’s mom was only 49 when she lost her after having 9 children. It was such a tough life. 3 of my mom’s sister moved abroad, 2 to the US and one to Canada.
Thank you for sharing this special video with us. A beautiful place. 💕
I am so glad you visited this special area where u and your mother lived. I so enjoy going to places where my mother and grandmother lived and remembering "when". You may have some loving tears tears and deep breaths. She will always be with you...
Dear Kirsten and Joerg thank you for introducing us to such a lovely area in Germany and Gut Immenhof is beautiful. We're heading up to Denmark later this year so we will stay there on the way. The most precious thing our parents leave us is wonderful memories and you have many.... best wishes Maria e Rowan
Thanks so much! Oh you must stay there if you can - it's so lovely.
So nice to see the lovely parts of Germany and I know it means so much to you with family coming from that same place. My mom's family came from Germany, and also my husband's family. We have never been thr and so this is tru;y so nice to see how it woould be if we had ever been abel to visit. Thanks for being our eyes and body, in order to take part in some way!
Always enjoy watching you both an have for some time. You are very gentle speaking people and loving and very caring as well. Love the cooking, and all of the tours. You do stay in the nicest and most quaint/peacrful, areas! Love it all!
WOW! Seeing more of the German countryside is on my 'must do soon' list. Enormously underrated, underreported travel destinations in Germany. I always like to ask people if they prefer the seaside or being deep in forests near little villages. Most like both but have a preference which is something mysteriously deep rooted and unaccounted for in many of us or perhaps linked back to childhood holidays? I ADORE the forests and villages all over the world. From 5:36 you were right; it really does seem like England there. Absolutely and breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for filming, recording sound and editing it all so well. You really capture the atmosphere and never rush anything in editing--- nice long relaxing shots to evoke the full sensory aspect of my memories and allow us all to relax and imagine being there. All the trendy travel channels with their manic jump cuts and obnoxious music evoke nothing for me-- those sorts of flashy, loud vlogs just read like one dimensional press junkets. Yours are are deeply evocative and atmospheric. Thanks again!
That’s so kind, thank you so much!
Oh Kirsten, I'm so sorry to learn that you lost your lovely mum! I know from bitter experience how heartbreaking it is... This is a beautiful tribute to her memory; thank you so much for sharing part of your family history from this wonderful part of Germany that figured so prominently in her, and your, respective childhoods. Sending big hugs from very far away, xx
Hallo liebe Kirsten und Jörg, das hat mich zu Tränen gerührt gerade als ich das Haus deiner geliebten Mutter gesehen habe, weil ich so sehr verstehen kann wie emotional das für dich, und deine Schwester, gewesen sein muss die Orte zu besuchen wo sie aufgewachsen ist. Das schmerzt und ist gleichzeitig eine so wunderbare Erinnerung. Aber sie ist bei dir gewesen und hat dich begleitet in deinem Herzen.♥ Das war nicht leicht für dich. Da habt ihr ja eine große Familie wenn deine Mutter noch 8 Geschwister hatte. Wow! Ich freue mich so sehr für euch dass ihr diese wunderschöne Gegend in Deutschland besucht habt. Und dass ich den traumhaften, sehr gepflegten Immenhof sehen durfte. Ach, wie oft habe ich die Filme schon angeschaut. Und oft Sonntag nachmittags mit meiner geliebten Oma früher. Das ist unglaublich schön das große Haus. Deine Schwester hatte das beste Zimmer:). Die Kuchen und das Essen sahen wirklich sehr lecker aus. Das muss man doch genießen wenn man schon mal dort ist:). Aber dass ihr noch Aufregung wegen eurem fehlenden Koffer hattet hätte nicht sein müssen. Ich bin auch ein worrybe:). Sind das eher die Frauen? Ich glaub schon. Aber wenn ich schon so ein komisches Gefühl hatte hat es sich meistens auch bestätigt dass es nicht unbegründet war. Mein Mann ist da auch nicht so. Vielen Dank für die wirklich hochwertigen Aufnahmen die ihr immer macht. Wir wünschen euch eine schöne Woche. Passt auf euch auf! Ganz liebe Grüße♥
Du bist so lieb Gabi, ich danke dir von Herzen! Es war wirklich sehr emotional und schwer. Gerade nach dem Tag in Holzbunge war mir im Hotelzimmer so schwer ums Herz. Meine Mutter und ich hatten eine sehr starke Bindung zueinander und ich vermisse sie so unendlich. Ja, sie hatte eine große Familie, Mutti war die jüngste und jetzt ist niemand mehr da. Sie ist als letzte gegangen. Es ist so traurig. Sie ist in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern geboren und sie mussten wegen dem Krieg flüchten und wurden in Holzbunge untergebracht damals. Meine liebe Mutter hat eine sehr bewegende Geschichte und war für mich immer eine sehr inspirierende Persönlichkeit. Wir haben noch viel Verwandtschaft im Norden und auch in den USA, auch in Canada. Das Gut Immenhof können wir so empfehlen. Wir wollten die Filme nach unserer Rückkehr so gerne anschauen aber man kann nur die DVD's beziehen, doch ich glaube wir machen das. Gott sei Dank wurde der Koffer problemlos zu uns nach Hause geliefert, 2 Tage später. Das hat dann wirklich reibungslos geklappt. Ich weiß es nicht, ich glaube es gibt tatsächlich auch Männer, die sich viel Gedanken um alles machen. Ich kenne ein paar solcher. Ganz ganz herzliche Grüße und bis bald
My dear Kirsten, your happiness shines through brightly. I have never seen you so happy. Of course you would be happy to be in the village where your mother grew up, but I can tell that the village is firmly in your heart. How nice that you could meet up with your sister and brother in law too. I know how you feel because my mother grew up in a small village in Holland and I have exactly the same feelings when I visit there. Although my mother's village is now a big seaside resort, I know what lies beneath because I have many photographs of Noordwijk back in the old days. It was once a fishing village. The food is similar, I think. Thank you for showing us your delightful place. I would love to visit it one day.
Thank you also for sharing about your mam ❤
So lovely. And the potatoe salad reminded me of the one I used to have in the North of Germany , where I lived in Celle . ❤
Thank you for sharing your Mom’s enchanting village
What a tender sharing of your beloved memories with your mum... and the stunning landscapes beautiful buildings. You both looked so content thank you for this intimate picture of your family. ❤
Your mom is there and with you. Sorry for the loss....may these precious memories sustain you and thanks for sharing....
That was the loveliest video, and such a beautiful place. What a special thing to do, to cherish your mother. The food looked amazing.
What a nice way to remember your mom! I'd love to visit Germany someday. Such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing your trip with us!
Memories last forever Kirsten- going back there must have been sad and happy at the same time- still miss my mum too - the village looks just like many here,very peaceful 🏴
I sat down with a cup of coffee ready to watch the video. As I lit my German smoker, I thought quietly this is my quiet tribute to Kirsten's mother and all mothers.
All of the places you went were beautiful and peaceful with the birds chirping in the background. The flowers were gorgeous. The hotel was beautiful. I love horses. They are so majestic. Everywhere was so nice. I'm so happy you had this time with family there. It's such a sweet and joyous video! Thank you for sharing! ❤️🤗🌹💐🌸🌺🐎🐴✈️☕🤩 Glad you and your suitcase made it home! 😊
Thank you so much!
Awwwww, what a very sweet and heartwarming visit. Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous moment. My heart aches for my Mother, I know yours does too. I never would have guessed you were in Germany. ❤
Sending you so much love Tonya.x
The first thing that came to my mind was oh my how beautiful Hello, to your beautiful sister.
Thanks so much!
Hello Kristin and Joerg,
A beautiful way to honour your Mother / Mother-in-law.
The best way to keep them alive is to remember and celebrate them often and always. ❤
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What a beautiful place and special memories of your Mom. Thank you for bringing us along.
What a beautiful video filled with so much love and warmth. Thank you so much for sharing.❤
Thanks for sharing your beautiful homeland best wishes from a UK, From A great grandmother now living in perth WA
Thank you for sharing such dear and close to your heart times. I miss my mom so much, this made me emotional in a good way. it really does resemble British Isles. Your selection of music is also perfect !!! Thanking your mom for bringing you into this world and making it a beautiful place.
I just love this video, Kirsten and Joerg! So glad and appreciative that you have shared your memories of your beloved Mom and the area where she grew up. I understand completely when you said that being there makes you feel closer to her. I'm the same way when I go to places that were near and dear to my own Mom (who passed away about 8 years ago).
Joerg is kind and caring and it shows especially when he said "and we will celebrate your Mother."
What a beautiful place! I can't get over how gorgeous the stable is.... and that horse!
Thank you so very much for sharing with us! Much love to you both!