Iron wedding: Willi and Sophie Mensching celebrate 65 years of love!

Iron wedding: Willi and Sophie Mensching celebrate 65 years of love!

What a nice occasion! Last weekend Willi and Sophie Mensching celebrated their iron wedding. 65 years ago, the two in Beckedorf said yes, "after the hay and in front of the grain harvest", as Sophie reveals with a smile. Together they look back on a fulfilling life with many trips and moments together.

Sophie, the younger of the two at the age of 86, saw the light of day in Rehren, while Willi, now 90 years old, was born in Ottensen. Today the two live in the Willi parents' house on a spacious property, where their family is also regularly finding. One of the daily rituals of the seniors include a cozy coffee gossip at four in the afternoon, often in the company of their children, daughter -in -law and two grandchildren.

a life full of adventure

getting to know the two took place at a village festival in 1956, and the engagement was sealed romantically during a vacation on Sylt. Sophie worked as a postman in Lüdersfeld and Lindhorst for some time and also worked in agriculture and retail. Among other things, she brought the story and customs closer to the visitors of her home circle for 25 years. Incidentally, her love for the region and her fellow human beings can also be seen in her passion for writing: Together with her daughter, she wrote the specialist book "Red skirts", which was even translated into English.

Travel was always a big highlight for the couple. You don't need to travel far to discover the beauty of the world. The list of her destinations extends from the USA via Canada to Australia, where Willi describes a farm in the southeast as the most beautiful place they have ever visited. "We had a good hand for experiencing exciting adventures!" Said Willi.

a touch of tradition

When one speaks of Bavaria and its traditions, the numerous folk festivals inevitably come to mind. The Rosenheim autumn festival is one of the best known. With its festively decorated tents, which offer a variety of Bavarian specialties such as spaetzle and dumplings, around one million people are attracted every year. The roots go back to 1810 when the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria was celebrated.

This year the autumn festival is very popular again, and the anticipation of the visitors is noticeable. Another highlight is the Wasen in Stuttgart, known for its Swabian cosiness and the opportunity to enjoy regional delicacies. And who doesn't know them, the traditional costume fashion that fascinates again and again at such festivals? Dirndl and lederhosen, decorated with artistic embroidery, give the festivals a charming traditional coat of paint.

A Bavarian festival is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a culinary experience. From [Rupfhauben] (https://www. recipeuchen.com/r/bayerische-rupfhauben-87446) to hearty meat planters-Bavarian cuisine offers a colorful range of specialties that are worth discovering. Whether sweet sins or hearty dishes, there is something for every palate. Cup hoods, often prepared according to Grandma's recipe, are an excellent example of traditional cuisine that is passed on from generation to generation.

In so many small stories and traditions, it can be seen how valuable the connections between people are. For Willi and Sophie Mensching, their 65-year-old marriage is not only a reason to celebrate, but also a nice example of what resistance and common ground mean. Congratulations, you two!