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En Oostfrees vertellt- eine Ostfriesin erzählt- An East Frisian tells


The journey begins!

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Over a cup of tea, the loveliest stories are told and thoughts exchanged. Some paths are familiar, while others open the mind to new horizons. Steam rises from the cup, the wind sweeps across the countryside outside, and no one is in a hurry. This is where my journeys begin.

 
Where the sea wind is at home

Let’s discover the beauty of East Frisia together. I’ll take you to places where the wind tells its own unique stories. Come along and join me on my journeys through historic villages, vast landscapes, and special places from my homeland.

Grew up in Eastfrisia

My East Frisia, my home. I am a child of East Frisia. Everyone carries within them a place where their story begins. Here, I take you on a journey through my childhood—to the traditions and small adventures that have shaped my life.

The story of freedom

*Eala Frya Fresena* – "Free-born Frisians": this is the cry that echoes through the history of East Frisia to this day. But what does freedom truly mean? Is it merely a word from a bygone era, or a value that still touches our lives today?

The mother tongue is like a tree

Its roots reach deep into our history; its branches continue to grow with each generation. But what happens when a language is lost? Do not only words vanish along with it, but also memories, stories, and a part of ourselves?

When foreign cultures touch the heart

A journey across the pond opens our eyes to other cultures and their stories. Come along and let us listen with open hearts to what they have to share.

Your light in my heart

My granddaughter and I are discovering the world together. Her questions and her sense of wonder open up small windows through which we look together. We get to discover one another. In these moments, something new emerges that connects us.