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An unforgettable farewell: Children of the St. Joseph House on a cruise
Eichsfeld: Children's and Youth Center remembers Karl with a special cruise. Event information and construction work in November.
An unforgettable farewell: Children of the St. Joseph House on a cruise
The loss of a friend and the unforgettable memories it leaves behind can be the best reasons to travel. This is particularly clear in the recent history of the St. Joseph Children's and Youth Home in Dingelstädt, where the non-profit institution has embarked on a heartwarming journey.
Last December, Karl, a valued roommate and friend of the children and educator, died, and the sadness of his loss was felt throughout the entire group. Knowing the close bond the children had with him, Karl's family made a monetary donation with the hope that the group could go on a trip together. In Read more, the decision was made to go on a cruise with the AIDA, which began in Kiel on September 24th and took the participants back to Kiel via Copenhagen and Aarhus, as the Thüringer Allgemeine reports that the group experienced four days full of impressions and joy.
Unforgettable experiences on board
AIDA Cruises offers an ideal platform for such shared experiences. The Helios and Sphinx class ships are characterized by a family atmosphere and have numerous child-friendly facilities. Participants from the St. Joseph Children's and Youth Center were able to enjoy a variety of leisure activities on board, including water slides and mini golf, while parents were able to relax, as the cruise wave advice shows. The children had the opportunity to experience age-appropriate entertainment and programs in the Kids Club.
A highlight of the trip was the visit to the Frauenkirche in Aarhus, where a candle was lit for Karl - a moving moment of remembrance. The ARoS art museum was also visited and the group let the impressions of the trip melt in their mouths over a delicious Danish ice cream. On September 27th, the group returned to the children's and youth center with hearts full of new memories. The trip not only left a lasting mark, but was described as much more than just a vacation.
Cultural highlights in Eichsfeld
Back in Dingelstädt, the children are now full of anticipation for the upcoming events. The Eichsfelder Kulturhaus is hosting the “Irish Experience” show on November 8th, which offers an exciting mix of traditional and modern Irish dance and music. Tickets are available at the Kulturhaus and online. Another event is the discussion about Pope Leo XIV on November 6th in the Marcel Callo House. In addition, the Hubertus Mass will be celebrated in Gieboldehausen on November 9th, celebrated by Pastor Matthias Kaminski and accompanied by the brass corps of the Duderstadt hunters' association.
A little note for drivers: From November 3rd to 7th, the Butterberg Tunnel near Osterode will be closed due to work on the tunnel technology. These are necessary measures to renew monitoring technology in order to ensure current standards.
Overall, the story of the St. Joseph Children's and Youth Home's journey shows that despite the pain of loss, new paths of remembering and experiencing can also be taken - and that unforgettable moments and community can grow during every journey, whether small or large.