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Behind the building before the horse was this building:
To the right of that building was this fountain: ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoz3v0HOmH8e72RVYV5BMirk5WGqn5jqUhKPPMETyUswdNqmpBT88ge5q-1pNebxTT-7dBgci7S38I4Kr2VddJEqxhzk7kQAomEkQ7tPy1zfFR2UdQ6dQm5u9LGwFZlD5EOW94dFpSPhJ/s400/01282011_17.jpg)
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Near the fountain was this decorative light post:
On the last building picture you can see this church to the right:
While working for SAP (1995-2001) I had several trips to the Corporate office located in Walldorf near Heidelberg (where I’m going in February). At that time, I was told Germans do not have to file year end tax returns because all their taxes are taken out by the employer and sent to the government. If they have a tax deduction for a church membership, that amount is also taken out and sent to the church. Many churches were having a tough time since the younger generations were finding being a non-church member meant more money in their pocket. I found the door to this church open, so I walked in to sneak-a-peek. I couldn’t believe what I saw…carpets where thread bare and held together with duck tape.
Walking behind that long building next to the church and I found these images:
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