#hansa hotel

[debrink]

Hansa Hotel, Dresden

[postcard-from-the-past]

Terrace of the Hansa Hotel in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

German vintage postcard

[hansaapremiumresidence]

HANSA - A Premium Residence 4-star hotel located near Airport. Exterior picture of Hansa Hotel.

[setnet]

WIP WORD SEARCH GAME

tagged by @silentstep who gave me the words:

teeth | agitate | seldom | gold | agree

teeth - from 'River Roads', original

The space under the tree was broader than the hall of mirrors at the Ironwood Hotel, and it had the hushed, echoing quality of church. The bloody fringes of the tree’s aerial roots hung like buttresses and arches, and between them, its branches were bound with strips of finger-weaving. The oldest bindings were frayed, greying things, and where the tree had grown around them the branches were puckered like scars.

Finger-weaving was an old craft, less common now that factory linen and Khasanian cotton were so cheap. Robin had never had the patience for finger-weaving, but Sedge had always enjoyed the steady rhythm, the way each twist of thread built upon the last. As a child she had learned dozens of patterns, dragon’s teeth, star-seeds, the home fires and more; and when her blood came Granny Iris and Ouzel had begun to teach her the Grey River patterns, which were only woven by women of that kin.

The bands wound around the tree were odd. The familiar patterns were there, but they had jagged edges where the patterns no longer held, twisted into something less geometric and more…alive. Sedge leaned closer. Here were the home fires, but as they burned the rising smoke and falling ash curved and spread into an open ribcage. Here the net of flowers, but as she followed the pattern the net gaped and twisted into open mouths, singing. No. Screaming.

agitate - from FMA histories fic, working title 'The Unmasterable Past'

The disaffection in Ishval, to which reference was made in our columns some time ago, has reached its climax. About the fifth of August, a faction of some two hundred Ishvalan Home Rule agitators stormed the District Court buildings in Hansa intending to slaughter the men they found inside.

As the attackers were bravely seen off with grapeshot and cartridge, some dozen or so died. We now hear that in revenge the insurgents have slaughtered the garrison of Hansa, murdered and disgraced innocent soldiers’ wives and fired the city. ‘On all sides,’ our correspondent wrote, ‘great pinnacles of weaving fire shot up to heaven. The pillars of smoke rose sullenly into the sultry summer evening, and the roar of the conflagration mingled in the street with the shouts and riot of the insurgents. A great many Ishvalan homes and businesses burned. It is a sickness of the mind to destroy one’s brother’s home with one’s enemies, but the hot-heads are implacable and their hatred for lawful Ishvalans is as strong as their discontent with Amestrian authority.’

It is a disgraceful business, the result, no doubt, of Aerugan influence within the irreconcilable section of Ishvalan Home Rule agitators. In 1857 the mutiny in Pendleton Narrows was met promptly and decisively with grapeshot and canister fire, and crushed. In 1901 insurrection was met with delay, vacillation and insufficient punishment, and the consequence is that the mutiny has spread across all Ishval. The Government admittedly has a difficult and delicate position to face, but it is clear they cannot give in to the insurgents. The traitors must be made an example of and insurrection punished.

‘The Hansa Insurrection,’ Dublith Guardian, 3 September 1901

seldom - FMA

Mustang’s parents died when he was young and he was raised by his paternal aunt. Chris Mustang, known as ‘Madame Christmas’, was the owner and operator of the Christmas bar in downtown Central, an institution that, although not precisely a brothel, was known to facilitate so-called ‘gentlemen’s arrangements’. Chris Mustang was publican, patron and enforcer of the establishment. She had a well-earned reputation and an information broker - she had begun by accumulating information as insurance against the mistreatment of her ‘girls’, and against military or police interference into her business. Although disdaining blackmail and extortion as wasteful, by 1900 she was able to exert subtle influence on high-ranking military and civilian officials.

There is evidence to suggest that Mustang’s placement as a student of Berthold Hawkeye and later as the protégé of General Grumman were the result of Madam Christmas’s connections. Mustang also made use of his foster mother’s information network, setting her on the track of information he dared not pursue through official channels. However, Mustang’s ambition caused him to downplay his background. He seldom spoke of his family publicly, no doubt wishing to avoid the accusation that his unusually fast progression through the ranks was the result of, as one wag put it, his foster mother’s grip on High Command’s collective balls.

Friedmann. Mustang. Vol.2 1910-1937: The Hero of Ishval (Barnhelm Books, 1995)

gold - upcoming chapter of old timber to new fires, ASOIAF

In torchlight the blood had been black, but the rising sun revealed it deep red against the snow. Sansa breathed out softly, trying to still the tremors in her belly. Her father’s legs had spasmed just so, when Ser Ilyn cut off his head in King’s Landing. Her father’s head had fallen just so, rolling down from the High Septon’s pulpit, down the steps of the Great Sept of Baelor to the cobbled square below. The crowd had roared, screamed and surged. A man had lunged for her father’s head, raising it by the hair, then dropped it, doubling over, when one of the goldcloaks put a mailed fist into the man’s belly.

This was not the sodden heat of summer in King’s Landing. The air was hard and cold, the blood already frozen. The crowd in Winterfell’s court murmured, their voices low. She could not tell if it was approval or censure. Blood dripped from the dark metal in Jon’s hand. His face very still. So he had looked when she had found him at the wall, distant as the Stranger.

agree - FMA

Mother’s letters from the war years are written on good stationary, worn, stained, folded and refolded. Father’s are written on a mismatch of sheets. At times, when he could not find paper, his words were written on the back and margins of mother’s letters, or crossing the lines of her words so that their words mingled and overlapped. At other points, he wrote to her on the backs of pages torn from books: A lithographic print of an Ishvalan temple, a handful of anatomical drawings from a medical text, the title page of a collection of Cretan poetry. As an officer, he had a partial dispensation from the official censor, and as the war progressed he made increasing use of it. His words never quite reached a pitch that might be interpreted as treasonous, but his unease grew increasingly apparent.

12 March 1908. Your letters are a solace and a comfort to me, my dear. I carry them in my front pocket and read them daily. Roy teases me for it, but I know that he is only jealous, for he has no sweetheart at home to write to. I have met him here in Kanda, for the military alchemists have been sent to the frontline en masse for the first time in our history. It is a frightening thing to see them at work, for they are as terrible as massed artillery and far more mobile. Living weapons, they are called, and I cannot disagree... ‘My Father’s War,’ Elycia Hughes, My Father's War and Other Essays. (Central: Stodhardt Publishing, 1953)

tagging @branwendaughterofllyr @yeahnahmateypotatey @nezumiko @funnydivine @grassangel with the words and variants:

river | help | often | shimmer | interests

[logi1974]

Swakopmund is a beach resort and an example of German colonial architecture. It was founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa. German influences remained evident, including German street names, a German daily newspaper, and the German language being spoken by residents, prompting The New York Times to describe it as "more German than Germany". A 2008 New York Times article describes the town as having "the dislocating feel of a Baltic Sea resort set in the tropics." Prominent colonial-time vintage buildings in Swakopmund include the Altes Gefängnis, a prison designed by Heinrich Bause in 1909. The Woermann Haus, built in 1906 with a prominent tower (Damara tower), is now a public library, Kaserne, Prinzessin Rupprecht Residenz - now a small B&B establishment, Hohenzollern House, Swakopmund Hotel (1900s-built railway station), 1905 Hansa Hotel, 1899 Fachwerk Biergarten, Villa Wille, German school, Otavi Bahnhof building, a Lutheran Church and many other fine buildings.

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Swakopmund ist ein Badeort und ein außerordentliches Beispiel deutscher Kolonialarchitektur. 1892 als Haupthafen für Deutsch-Südwestafrika gegründet. Deutsche Einflüsse blieben offensichtlich, darunter deutsche Straßennamen, eine deutsche Tageszeitung und die von den Einwohnern gesprochene deutsche Sprache, was die New York Times dazu veranlasste, sie als "deutscher als Deutschland" zu bezeichnen. Ein Artikel der New York Times aus dem Jahr 2008 beschreibt die Stadt als „das verstörende Gefühl eines Ostseebades in den Tropen“. Zu den prominenten historischen Gebäuden aus der Kolonialzeit in Swakopmund gehört das Alte Gefängnis, das 1909 von Heinrich Bause entworfen wurde und jetzt ein kleines B&B, Hohenzollern Haus, Swakopmund Hotel (1900 erbauter Bahnhof), 1905 Hansa Hotel, 1899 Fachwerk Biergarten, Villa Wille, Deutsche Schule, Otavi Bahnhofsgebäude, die lutherische Kirche und viele andere schöne Gebäude.

[crouton-knight]

WIP grab bag

Rules: post the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Send an ask with the title that most intrigues you and interests you and I’ll post a little snippet of it or tell you something about it!

Tagging: @oddeyesight @valorousowl @7yd1a @tmae3114 @mismagireve

Haven't seen this in a while so I'm bringing it back, especially since some things have been added/removed since the last time I was working on my WIPs. This time all the titles are taken directly from my trello list, so they're a little more descriptive than usual, but I italicized the actual titles to make them easier to find.

DragonFable

And miles to go before I sleep (Nameless-centric, pre-canon origin story) 518 words, started sep 24 2022

As the rain comes home to the sea - ch. 4 (Notha/Remthalas, The Shape of Water AU), 1368 words, started august 4 2022

Blueberry Blowpop Flavor (hero/Aegis, sexual mistakes) 0 words

dancers in the garden (Notha/Remthalas, romantic party date), 2172 words, started august 5 2022

Doppelganger (Aspar/Tomix, angst and skinsuiting), 76 words, started jul 28 2022

eye for an eye (Hansa-centric, life on Lore humor) 0 words

House Rules (Cysero/Warlic, pre-canon), 2020 words, started jul 13 2022

Hypnagogia (Notha/Remthool, Reawakening nightmare), 1450 words, started jun 27 2022

Infernal Succession (Cysero/Warlic, royalty degradation kink), 446 words, started nov 16 2022

The Late Night Adventurers' Guild (general-ish? OC-centric? Names changed for privacy? sex workers on Lore) 0 words

Lovebites (Notha/Remthalas, makeup kink), 487 words, started jan 12 2023

Milkteeth (Notha-centric, pre-canon childhood fic), 250 words, started dec 20 2022

Power And Control (Theano/nameless mage, abuse of power) 0 words

Take A Man To Dinner First (Valen/Vaal, vivisection fic) 0 words

Trust Fall (Notha/Remthalas, non-Maleurous survival horror) 178 words, started dec 21 2022

[untitled] (Kara/Akanthus, jail sex) 0 words

[untitled] (Notha/MushRem, Dragesvard rift) 0 words

[untitled] (Notha/Remthalas, phantom pregnancy, sequel to Butterfly Paradox) 0 words

[untitled] (Voyna-centric, post-Maleurous piracy) 0 words

Wake Up (gen, horror animatic) 951 words, started dec 31 2022

Warp And Weft (Vaal/Hero/Aegis, void ship shenanigans), 3063 words, started oct 4 2022

Your Lover/Your Jailor (Notha/Remthalas, general kink/character exploration) 0 words

Homestuck

An Unfortunate Honor: Bearing, Duty, And Other Troubles - ch. 15 (Kanaya<>Karkat, various/Karkat, alien breeder AU) 1599 words, started feb 15 2022

Blood Worship - ch. 3 (various/Karkat, temple acolyte AU) 1076 words, started oct 26 2021

Brother Lover ep. 2: I Can't Believe I'm Trying To Seduce My Elder Bro By Crossdressing (Bro/Dave, crossdressing kink), 0 words

crucible ch. 1/5 (various, torture porn), 438 words, started oct 11 2022

Danse Macabre - ch. 5 (Dave/Karkat, descent into the underworld AU) 352 words, started feb 3 2022

Decompression Sickness (Dualscar/Alecir, space trucker AU), 4008 words, started sep 20 2022

Equinox (Dirk/John. kingdomstuck), 2075 words, started dec 15 2022

HELIOKENTRIKOS - epilogue rewrite (Dirk/Jake, immortal/time traveler AU), 290 words, started aug 26 2022

I'll Set You Up Against The Stars - ch. 2 (DaveRose, weird gods), 2120 words, started may 31 2022

Let Me Tell You About Humanity - ch. 12 (really 13) (various/Karkat, xenophilia from alien pov), 8 words, started feb 13 2022

Lotus Hotel - ch. 2 (Dave/Karkat, dreamsharing AU) 1374 words, started feb 15 2021

Matches and Tar (Sollux/Karkat, steampunk AU), 4776 words, started jun 6 2022

The Menagerie - ch. 9 (primarily Equius/Karkat, Brothel AU), 578 words, started aug 20 2021

Monsters Fair And Fearsome - ch. 3 (Dualscar/Karkat, BatB AU), 950 words, started jun 6 2021

The Oddities of Jake English (Dirk/Jake, erotic horror) 1043 words, started dec 15 2022

Price of an Empire, or, A Mutant MechPilot Gets Fucked Up (various/Karkat, space fantasy torture porn), 1112 words, started dec 15 2022

raze the sky in engine fire - ch. 14 (Sollux/Karkat, cyberpunk torture porn) 0 words

Skaia City: Underground - ch. 4 (gen, superstuck), 1935 words, started feb 15 2022

space cowboy disaster zone - ch. 9 (Dave/Karkat/Jade, space scavengers AU), 571 words, started jul 9 2022

Starry Defender Zodiac Knight - ch. 1 (various/Karkat, magical girl hentai AU), 1758 words, started jan 20 2022

Stranger Stars and Suns - ch. 8 (various, Empirestuck), 549 words, started jul 10 2022

we daren't go a-hunting - ch. 4 (Eridan/Feferi/Karkat, Fae AU), 0 words

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Arrhythmia - ch. 3 (Homura/Madoka, vampire AU) 1703 words, started jun 30 2021

Catch Up (OC/OC, Tales From Kazamuki, slice of life) 163 words, started dec 16 2022

Original

A Rock And A Hard Place (Marzi/various, Marzipan pt. 3) 0 words

God Will Understand (Sister Netta/Rahz'matia, fantasy-comedy) 0 words

Harem Counseling - ch. 1 (Gerhardt/Harem, fantasy-romcom series) 0 words

Lays of Legend (Marzi/various, Marzipan pt. 4) 0 words

Magical Yakuza Girl (gen, one-chapter comic) 145 words, started jul 30 2021

Milk and Honey (Marzi/various, Marzipan pt. 2), 1174 words, started dec 5 2022

Naughty Little Helpers (Knoell/various, origin story) 19 words, started dec 23 2022

Seto Taisho and the Kitchen War (gen, fantasy), 0 words

[swakopmund-online-de]

Swakopmund Bootstour: Ein Unvergessliches Erlebnis an der Namibischen Küste

Willkommen zu einer aufregenden Erkundung der Bootstouren in Swakopmund! Tauchen Sie ein in die maritime Welt der namibischen Atlantikküste, erleben Sie Delfine und Robben aus nächster Nähe und genießen Sie frische Austern auf hoher See. Wichtigste Informationen - Aktivitäten: Katamaran-Touren, Delfinbeobachtungen, frische Austern, Robben hautnah erleben - Beste Reisezeit: Ganzjährig, da das Wetter konstant kühl ist - Unterkünfte: Kleine, gemütliche Gästehäuser direkt am Strand oder in Strandnähe - Besondere Highlights: Begegnungen mit der Tierwelt des Atlantiks, einschließlich Delfinen, Walen und Robben - Warum Swakopmund?: Ein charmantes Küstenstädtchen mit einer Mischung aus deutscher Kolonialarchitektur und aufregenden Outdoor-Aktivitäten Einführung Swakopmund, das charmante Küstenstädtchen an der namibischen Atlantikküste, bietet unzählige Erlebnisse für Abenteurer und Naturliebhaber gleichermaßen. Besonders beliebt sind die Bootstouren, die es ermöglichen, die beeindruckende Tierwelt des Atlantiks aus nächster Nähe zu erleben. Von spielerischen Delfinen bis hin zu neugierigen Robben, die sogar auf die Boote springen, versprechen die Touren unvergessliche Momente. Bootstouren in Swakopmund: Was Sie Erwartet 1. Die besten Bootstouren in Swakopmund - Katamaran-Touren: Diese Touren führen durch die Lagune von Walvis Bay, wo Sie Delfine, Robben, und mit etwas Glück auch Wale und Schildkröten sehen können. - Tierbeobachtungen: Die Touren bieten die Chance, die faszinierende Meeresfauna hautnah zu erleben. Besonders die Robben sind bekannt dafür, auf die Boote zu springen. - Genussmomente: Auf vielen Touren werden frische Austern und lokale Weine serviert, was das Erlebnis perfekt abrundet. 2. Warum Swakopmund für Bootstouren so Beliebt ist Swakopmunds Lage zwischen der Namibwüste und dem Atlantik macht es zu einem idealen Ausgangspunkt für unvergessliche Abenteuer auf dem Wasser. Die konstant kühlen Temperaturen und die unberührte Natur machen die Bootstouren das ganze Jahr über attraktiv. 3. Unterkünfte für Ihre Swakopmund-Reise Hier finden Sie eine Auswahl an gemütlichen Unterkünften in Swakopmund: Name der Unterkunft Lage Besonderheiten Organic Stay Guesthouse Direkt am Strand Modernes Design, nachhaltiger Betrieb Cornerstone Guest House Zentrumsnah Familiäre Atmosphäre, reichhaltiges Frühstück Hansa Hotel Zentrale Lage Historisches Gebäude, gehobenes Ambiente Wann ist die Beste Zeit für eine Bootstour in Swakopmund? Swakopmund kann das ganze Jahr über besucht werden, da das Wetter ziemlich konstant ist. Die Temperaturen sind angenehm kühl, was besonders während der heißen Sommermonate im Inland eine willkommene Abkühlung bietet. Regen ist in Swakopmund äußerst selten, was die Stadt zu einem idealen Ziel für Outdoor-Aktivitäten macht. Tipps für Ihre Swakopmund-Bootstour - Frühe Buchung: Besonders in der Hochsaison sind die Bootstouren schnell ausgebucht. - Kamera bereit halten: Die Tierwelt ist spektakulär und bietet viele Fotomöglichkeiten. - Kleidung: Auch wenn es tagsüber warm sein kann, sollten Sie eine warme Jacke mitbringen, da es auf dem Wasser kühl werden kann. 5 Interessante Fragen zum Thema Swakopmund Bootstour - Welche Arten von Meereslebewesen kann man während einer Bootstour in Swakopmund beobachten? - Während einer Bootstour in Swakopmund können Sie eine Vielzahl von Meereslebewesen sehen, darunter Delfine, Robben, Wale und sogar seltene Meeresschildkröten. Die Lagune von Walvis Bay, die oft Teil der Touren ist, bietet eine fruchtbare Umgebung für die Beobachtung dieser Tiere. - Wie tragen die Bootstouren in Swakopmund zum Schutz der Meeresumwelt bei? - Viele Anbieter engagieren sich für den Schutz der Meeresumwelt, sammeln Daten für Forschungsprojekte und halten Richtlinien ein, um Stress bei den Tieren zu reduzieren. - Welche Rolle spielt die deutsche Kolonialgeschichte in Swakopmund heute? - Die Kolonialgeschichte zeigt sich in der Architektur und Kultur der Stadt, mit zahlreichen Gebäuden im Art Nouveau-Stil und deutschen gastronomischen Einflüssen. - Wie unterscheiden sich die Bootstouren in Swakopmund von anderen Küstenstädten in Namibia? - Swakopmund bietet eine einzigartige Mischung aus Natur und Geschichte durch seine Lage und seine Rolle als ehemaliger Kolonialhafen. - Welche nachhaltigen Tourismusinitiativen gibt es in Swakopmund? - Zu den Initiativen gehören umweltfreundliche Unterkünfte und Outdoor-Aktivitäten, die den Erhalt der natürlichen Ressourcen fördern. Read the full article

[phonemantra-blog]

The NH Collection brand continues its global expansion with the grand opening of the NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa on May 16th, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for NH Collection, representing its debut in Finland and the second property in the Nordic region following the 2021 launch of NH Collection Copenhagen. NH Collection Debuts in Finland A Legacy Reborn: Blending History with Modern Luxury NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa isn't your ordinary hotel. It's a careful fusion of two historically significant buildings, breathing new life into the city's rich heritage. At its core lies the New Student House, a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture built in 1910. Adjacent to it stands Seurahuone, Helsinki's oldest continuously operating hotel, established in 1833. Seurahuone's story itself is remarkable. Originally located in the city's market square, it relocated to its current address in 1913. Drawing inspiration from Europe's finest hotels, Seurahuone set the standard for hospitality, culture, and social life in Helsinki for decades. Now, meticulously renovated and restored with respect for its history, Seurahuone embarks on a new chapter as the first NH Collection hotel in Finland. NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa seamlessly blends its historic charm with modern sophistication, catering to the discerning traveler. Within its storied walls, guests will find 224 luxurious guest rooms and suites, including a truly opulent 160-square-meter presidential suite. A Prime Location for Exploring Helsinki Beyond its captivating history, the NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa boasts an unbeatable location. Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, the hotel is just a short stroll (less than 3 minutes) from the Central Railway Station, offering easy access to Helsinki Airport and beyond. Situated on one of the city's most vibrant shopping streets, the hotel is surrounded by cultural attractions like the Amos Rex, Ateneum, and Kiasma art museums. Helsinki's finest restaurants are also within easy reach. Culinary Delights and Elevated Experiences A cornerstone of the NH Collection experience is its dedication to exceptional culinary offerings. NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa doesn't disappoint. The Hansa Café Bar & Brasserie is a culinary hotspot for both locals and travelers. This inviting space serves classic French cuisine prepared with a focus on sustainably sourced local ingredients, offering a delicious journey through the flavors of the region. For those seeking an elevated beverage experience, Kupoli Bar provides a truly unique setting. Located in the historic dome-shaped tower, the bar boasts breathtaking 360-degree views of the city. Set to open in August 2024, Kupoli bar promises an exquisite selection of expertly crafted cocktails, taking the cocktail experience to new heights. Unwind and Recharge: Wellness Awaits The hotel prioritizes guest well-being. The exquisite spa is a haven for relaxation, offering a modern interpretation of traditional Finnish wellness practices. Guests can indulge in the Finnish sauna, steam room, and infra-red sauna, or invigorate themselves in the over 300-square-meter fully equipped gym. Guided sauna experiences and personalized wellness treatments are available upon request, allowing guests to create a truly rejuvenating experience. Hosting Events in Style NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa caters not only to leisure travelers but also to business professionals and event organizers. With over 700 square meters of dedicated event space and nine versatile meeting rooms equipped with cutting-edge technology, the hotel is the ideal venue for a wide range of events. Client presentations, executive board meetings, seminars, conferences, prestigious galas, social events, and even private family celebrations can be impeccably hosted within the hotel's elegant spaces. A particularly impressive venue is the historic Ballroom, which has hosted high-profile events since the early 20th century. This grand space offers a touch of historic grandeur to any gathering. Exploring Helsinki: A City of Nature and Culture Helsinki offers a unique blend of urban vibrancy and natural serenity. Set on a coastline stretching over 131 kilometers, with 40% of the city covered by parks and green spaces, Helsinki is a haven for nature lovers. NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa facilitates exploration of the city and its surroundings. Two national parks are easily accessible from the city center, offering year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Guests can escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the tranquility of the Helsinki archipelago, delve into the city's architectural wonders, or discover a myriad of cultural attractions. From cozy cafes serving traditional Finnish pastries to Michelin-starred restaurants pushing the boundaries of gastronomy, Helsinki caters to all culinary preferences.

[hotelsmarket]

Minor Hotels to Debut in Finland with NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa

[dhunnthedrumcircle]

Let the beat of the music ignite your soul and set your spirit free :) Celebrated the incredible women at Trident Hotel, Mumbai on Women's Day, where beauty, strength, and inspiration shone brightly. Event executed by - Hansa Events (India) #teamdhunn #dhunnthedrumcircle #hansaevents #womensday #celebration #teambuilding #teambonding #corporatevent #drumcircle #music #india

[hansaapremiumresidence]

Interior picture of Hansa Hotel.

[thr-333]

Just Another Class Trip :) Part 4

Marinette has a nice peaceful night, besides from having to outrun Batman, but come on thats just normal field trip stuff, and after that absolutely nothing remarkable happens.

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“It wasn't just me right?” Marinette asks her Kwamis, “Aunt Selina was acting really strange,”

“She dragged you through secret tunnels in one of the most prevalent companies in the world,” Kaalki deadpans, as she hangs something up in the wardrobe, “Everything was strange,”

“Yeah, I’m not really one to judge,” Marinette says, to the god that can fit in her pocket, “Done,”

She straightens out the portable house she had made for Tikki and Kaalki. It was made out of fabric with just a few pieces of cardboard for better support. It had bedrooms, living rooms, even a little kitchen. It was quite like the ‘doll house’ she has for them back home. She had made a replica of that one for Tikki to bring into the miracle box as a gift for the other Kwamis.

“Oh the others would love this!” Tikki squeaks, flying around inside, Marinette can see her through the little cut out windows.

“Well I can’t hold all of you,” Marinette laughs, falling back on her bed, “I guess I should get some sleep,”

“You aren’t going out for patrol?”

“I thought that was a one time thing?”

“But you had so much fun,” Tikki looks at her with thos big round eyes, “You should go again Marinette,”

“You know Tikki I was actually about to make a responsible decision and go to bed early,” Marinette sighs, getting back up, “But you ruined it,”

“It’s midnight and we both know that you would just keep designing dresses,” Kaalki pushes away one of the many wads of paper littering her bed and room.

“Touche,” Marinette pulls over her mask, “What about the miracle box?”

“It’s your choice Marinette,” Tikki assures, her smile telling Marinette there would be no hard feelings either way.

“Well it was safe last night, Hawk Moth isn't around to try and steal it,” She puts on her cape, “And it would be pretty bad if it got damaged during a fight,”

“So you’ve made your choice?”

“Yeah,”

Starling finishes zip tying the crooks hands when she feels eyes fall to her. She doesn't directly look around, instead stretching and yawning to survey her surroundings. Above. A flash of color, yellow, Robin.

Instead of going back up to the roof as planned she turns and walks out the alley into the street. The victim of the mugging is there waiting and she smiles brightly, letting them relax. When the police arrive she slips away, having no illusions of Robin, or whoever else is watching, actually losing sight of her.

Obviously they wanted her alone for whatever reason. That just means she has to stick to populated areas. Luckily she is in a seedier part of town but not enough that people are too cautious of roaming the streets. There's a few drunk people around, she’d have to find denser crowds if she wants to give them the slip.

She sees an older woman struggling with her bags, full of fresh produce.

“Hello,” She steps out of the shadows, “Would you-whoa!”

She backs up from the gun that is pointed right at her head.

“Tell your boss to fuck off,” The woman scowls

“Sorry, but I don’t have a boss, Milady,” She smiles kindly, “But I can leave if you want, just thought I’d offer to help with the bags,”

“You a bat?” She raises and eyebrow looking over Starling.

“No Milady,” She can dodge a bullet right?

“Good guy?” The gun inches closer.

“Good enough to not get shot, I hope,” Starling smiles a crooked grin.

“Eh, you would have tried to disarm me if you were a threat,” She puts the gun into her cardigan pocket decorated with embroidered cats.

“Try?” Starling picks up the dropped bags.

“And fail,” She nods, taking the bags from her.

“I’m starting to think I need your help more than you need mine,” Starling chuckles, rubbing her neck.

“Well you can still carry all of this,” She passes the bags back.

“Is there a market at this hour or something?” Starling asks, following after her leaving enough distance.

“Well you see dear late at night is actually when it’s safest,”

“Oh I see,” Starling nods along, scanning the rooftops, “Bats,”

“And you can sell nasty looking fruit in bad lighting,” The older woman cracks a grin, Starling mirroring her.

“I guess that's true,”

“Plus also works as a front for drugs,” Starling chokes out a laugh.

“And you would know,”

“Of course, your now an accessory to crime my dear,” There's a sparkle in her eye and Starling can’t help but laugh.

“I never seem to be able to stay out of trouble,” Starling sighs dramatically, sagging to the side.

“That's because you wander Gotham's streets in a costume my dear,” She says kindly, then turns a shrewd eye to her, “Just who are you?”

“Starling, nice to meet your acquaintance,” Starling bows, easily managing even with the bags.

“You’re not from around here are you dear?” The lady raises her brow.

“Am I that obvious,” Starling chuckles, a skip in her step.

“Cheerfulness is a dead give away,” Starling nods along to the advice? “You’re either from out of town or crazy,”

“I’ll pick out of town then,” Starling tilts her head to the side, “Tho I can’t guarantee the second one,”

“Batman is not hospitable to rouges my dear,” She ignores Starlings hopefully-a-joke.

“No kidding,” Starling mutters, glancing back up to the rooftops, she was definitely still being watched.

“... Well if you wanted to help more old ladies with their groceries tonight just head back the way we came go straight and take the first right,” She stops in front of a door holding her hand out to take the bags back.

“Thank you,” Starling smiles, giving another bow, “I think I will,”

“Stay out of trouble my dear,” The woman calls as Starling heads down the street.

“Sorry!” Starling calls over her shoulder, “I’m a really bad listener! Have a good night!”

She sees the older lady shake her head before disappearing into the building. Taking her advice Starling walks towards the markets. Those watching don’t approach her on the way to the market. Either they don’t know she’s aware of them or are confident enough that they can keep track of her. She’ll have to check for bugs regardless.

She reaches the market, weaving in between people. She waits for the perfect moment where she's sure she’ll be in a blind spot. The people milling around watch her curiously and cautiously, a high chance she's a villain a higher chance she's a vigilante. This unfortunately means people give her some personal space, not ideal for hiding.

It’s when a group of tall built men walk past her she sees her opportunity. She darts behind them, none backing off from her, a brief glance or two then just ignore her, part of some gang or rather. In a fluid motion Marinette pulls off her cape and scarf with one hand, flipping the skirt inside out to hide the distinct patterning. With her other hand she brings her bun down into a ponytail, being able to just pull it out.

She must of lost them for a second so she quickly but discreetly leaves the spot, not letting them connect her build to Starling. Now that she's out of costume she is able to hide in crowds. She dips behind some people pulling on her skirt quickly and zipping it up, she then unzips the hood to make it look like a pattern against her skirt. With the scarf in place around her neck turned to the pink side and a pair of glasses, she is sure she looks to the world like a different person.

The next hurtle are the bugs. They probably can’t track her in the market if she stays close to others. There's one on her skirt, shoe, elbow, and belt. She drops them off in any crates that are full of white powder that is certainly not flower. Might as well send them after something useful.

When she’s sure that she’s untraceable she heads back to the hotel a spring in her step. She does indeed run into someone on her way home that needs help with some groceries. If Marinette does indeed notice something suspicious in their bag no one needs to see her slip in the number of some people that can help out.

“Tikki! That was so great!” “My costume worked perfectly! They didn’t even see it coming!”

“Great job Marinette!” Tikki cheers, flying out of her pockets as they enter her room.

“I wonder what they wanted,” Kaalki asks, as she settles on the bed.

“They were probably going to be like,” Marinette brings her fingers up to make 'bat ears', “Get out of the city Starling' or 'don't stand on that gargoyle its my brooding gargoyle,”

“Probably shouldn’t have wrote ‘Starling was here’ on it,” Tikki sighs, more of a piece of advice than a lecture.

“Well I wanted to write ‘dibs’ on it, sooo,” Marinette falls back on her bed, lowering her voice so Adrien sleeping next door wont wake up.

“At least you’re having fun,” Tikki giggles.

“I did, but I need a sleep in,”  Marinette snuggles further into the bed.

Tikki flys off over the edge of the bed. Probably to get her little sleeping bag or something.

“Marinette!”

"What?!" She darts to Tikki's side, to see an empty backpack. An empty backpack where the Miracle box should be.

“Where's the Miracle box!”

Fuck

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Hansa Hotel, dating back to 1905, forms part of Swakopmund’s architectural culture. At the beginning of the 20th century, master hairdresser Paul Miersch opened his new salon in a large building. As many of the rooms were not used, he rented them out to travelers and thus founded the Hansa Hotel in 1905.

The 4 star hotel offers 54 standard rooms, 4 suites and is popular for its fine cuisine. Especially the breakfast is versatile but the "colonial coffee" is also highly recommended.

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Das Hansa Hotel ist bereits seit 1905 in Betrieb und gehört zum architektonischen Erbe Swakopmunds. Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts eröffnete der Friseurmeister Paul Miersch seinen neuen Salon in einem großen Gebäude. Da viele Zimmer nicht genutzt wurden, vermietete er diese an Reisende und gründete so 1905 das Hansa Hotel.

Das 4-Sterne Hotel bietet 54 Standardzimmer und 4 Suiten. Das Hansa Hotel ist bekannt für sein gutes Essen und besonders das Frühstück ist vielfältig. Auch der "Colonial Coffe" ist zu späterer Stunde unbedingt zu empfehlen.

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Lübeck historic town center

After I had arrived in Lübeck by train I stored my luggage in a locker at the train station as I had arrived a few hours before I could check into my hotel. I guess one lesson I can already draw from this trip, is that I should not take the earliest train if that means I can’t check in for some time.

I spent a lot of the time walking around the old city center of Lübeck. The city center is mostly composed of medieval brick buildings on an island in the river Trave. Some smaller islands are on the western and southern side of the city center that used to be defensive works that were in part converted into public green space. From the hills that used to be walls you can get some nice views over the city and its large churches towering over the rest of the buildings. The city center is not very large and you can easily cross it on foot in about 15 minutes.

[view from one of the hills towards the old town; five church towers peak over the rest of the buildings]

That day and on the Monday I walked around the city a lot trying to peek into every street and I certainly can understand why this was declared cultural heritage. The large churches and other city buildings show the amount of money that flowed through the city in the days of the Hansa. When ships sailed to ports in the Baltic and the North Sea fully loaded with goods to make a fortune. The city grew rich and soon houses were crammed close to each other in narrow streets. And to cross between these streets the people built a small walkways through the buildings and backyards. Some of them seem to be still in use. I did not want to disturb people living there so all I took was a few pictures. Especially in the eastern part of the city everything is quite calm and seems to not have changed that much. Unless a large garbage truck rumbles over the cobblestone street.

[an open archway leads through a house into a backyard; the way itself is dark and only a some sunlight is shining from the other side]

But here is also where I should be a bit critical about this journey. While some parts of Lübeck are nice and quiet with its historic buildings being a wonderful sight, especially the western part of the city center is a terrible mess of car traffic. The Holstentor is a big gate marking the entrance to the center which is prominent for it having sunk in the middle under its own weight a bit. It once connected to the city wall and nowadays sits in the middle of heavy traffic. It was incredibly busy and noisy with cars all day here.

[the Holstentor on a cloudy day; the brick gate is decorated with statues and has pointy roofs]

And it is not much better for major parts of the western side of the city center. Cars are everywhere in the narrow streets. The sidewalks barely fit two people side by side and cars are parked in most streets. At times I felt less safe crossing these small streets than in bustling Berlin.

While there was some bike lanes on the periphery, in the actual city center that was mostly not the case. I also very much noticed, again to my surprise how very loud the traffic noise was. I think it is a mix of the narrow streets with high building facades (usually 2 or 3 stories with little to no gaps) which reflect the sound and an utter lack of foliage. Berlin is far from perfect, but there are trees nearly everywhere and they really help absorbing and breaking up sound from cars. Something I dearly missed in Lübeck.

[view along a narrow side street; arches have been constructed over the cobblestone street to connect the buildings on either side] 

There is public transport in the form of about a dozen bus lines, but they are all routed around the Holstentor which becomes a terrible bottleneck. At least two times I saw three buses in a row sitting in dense traffic and the bus drivers became even fed up with each other with one bus driver honking at another one.

You might think that there might be some peace and quiet along the river, but unfortunately a lot of the riverside is taken up by vast parking spaces. This availability of car parking makes it very appealing to people from out of town to come with their cars, which just makes traffic a lot worse. 

After a while I retreated to my hotel room to get some quiet time. Just a nice green area to relax would have been nice. But I was always close to a car parking space or a major street. The city had even built roads on the green islands that used to be part of the defensive works.

It seems that there is not much left of the medieval city that by technological necessity used to be walkable when it was built. It got taken over by cars and noise to a large degree. I am in the end kinda glad I only stayed for a short duration.

[several boats are anchored in the river Trave; houses typical for the Lübeck town center are behind them]

But the situation might improve. I saw advertisements for political campaigns to improve bike infrastructure. In the end I believe that especially an old city center like this one would immensely improve with a ban on car traffic. Of course this only means banning private car owner. Transporters, services and emergency vehicles would still operate. But those were pretty scarce, so basically nothing would be left of the terrible noise and the streets would be safe and pleasant to walk and admire this wonderful coastal town that has an interesting story to tell.

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