The German word “Wald” means “woods, forest”in English. The German “state” I studied in, Baden-Württemberg, has probably the most famous “Wald” in the world—das Schwarzwald, “the Black Forest.
According to Wikipedia, “It is bordered by the Rhine valley to the west and south…The name Schwarzwald, i.e. Black Forest, goes back to the Romans who referred to the thickly forested mountains there as Silva Nigra, i.e. "Black Forest," because the dense growth of conifers in the forest blocked out most of the light inside the forest.
The north forest is said to have the best vegetation dispersion, with a rich coverage of pine trees and , and small lakes scattered around. On my visit to Titisee (Titilake) near Freiburg, I had a chance to step a little bit into the Black Forest and have a taste of its loveliness.
After getting off the regional train from Freiburg at stop Titisee, I walked to the lake while sometimes stopped at traditional stopres along the road. At the end of the main street lays Titisee, a small sized water surrounded by green hills. It’s neither the biggest nor pretties lake I’ve ever visited, however, with the images of the blue sky, green woods and lovely cottages reflecting on its tranquil surface, it must be the lovelies lake I’ve ever been to.
Postures, pictures, and then it was time for some deep breathes. Encouraged by the nice weather and mood, my friend and I rent a motorboat and rode it ashore. Bathing in the warm sun and breathing fresh air, we drove along the shore to get a better view of the little cottages. The breeze blew my hair gently and the tiny water sprinkle kissed my face, like drizzles dropping. Embraced by such beautiful serenity, I felt the time slowed down.
