Asendorf Sunday
Sundays lean a little lazy in Germany in general, and even more so in small towns like Asendorf. The gas station on the north side of the village is open, and the pizza shop on the south side opens at noon, but between the two, the only thing showing signs of life in the heart of town is the fancy restaurant with its lovely buffet. There are a few stragglers around the church, and the sports field on the edge of the village has some men playing soccer, but that's about it.
Other than that and a little traffic going through on the B6, it's quiet and peaceful in the dorf, especially with the clouds and fog keeping a snug blanket over everything. The diffused light from the overhead blanket makes for some great visuals, highlighting the textures and angles here, and lending a mood and feel not found in sunlight. The entire atmosphere seems designed to make you slow down and look at things a little more deeply.
I like the quiet times. I like it when there's no one around and it feels like the place is mine. It's easier for me to walk about and explore without being seen, without feeling seen. In bigger cities, one needs to get up early to enjoy the streets and alleys without having to share them, but here in Asendorf, that's far less of an issue.
