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Holiday Reflections: Two Women Find Comfort in Past and Present

Constance Erck discovers a piece of her past through DDR drawings, while Heidrun Kaupschäfer finds joy in the familiar light and scenery of Travemünde.

In this image I can see memorials carved on the wall. Also there are flower bouquets.
In this image I can see memorials carved on the wall. Also there are flower bouquets.

Holiday Reflections: Two Women Find Comfort in Past and Present

Constance Erck and Heidrun Kaupschäfer, both on holiday, find themselves reminiscing about their pasts in different ways. While Erck feels a touch of sadness for not keeping items from her childhood, Kaupschäfer finds joy in the familiar light at Travemünde.

Erck's partner recently showed her a collection of drawings from the DDR era, published on a children's website from Erfurt. The drawings, though humorous, also evoke a sense of nostalgia in Erck. Meanwhile, Kaupschäfer, holidaying in Travemünde, enjoys leisurely walks with her dog towards Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, reminiscent of her past experiences in the area.

Erck and Kaupschäfer, each in their own way, find solace and reflection in their holiday experiences. While Erck discovers a piece of her past through the DDR drawings, Kaupschäfer finds joy in the familiar light and scenery of Travemünde.

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