Ignaz se sobresalta al escuchar un grito: un halcón ha atacado a una paloma joven. Alarmadas, las palomas despiertan a las gallinas y Johann, el padre de la casa, sale a investigar. Ignaz, intrigado por el halcón, sigue su canto y descubre impresionantes máquinas en el valle, un espectáculo nuevo para él.
María enfrenta la tristeza por la salud de su madre, quien sufre un aborto espontáneo. En 1913, con su madre postrada, María lleva una reja al herrero Ignaz, quien le ofrece un precio justo. A pesar de las dificultades económicas, la familia sigue adelante. En 1927, tras un robo en la feria parroquial, María lamenta la pérdida de la carne en escabeche.
Un joven valiente ayuda, deteniendo un ferry que lucha contra la corriente mientras transporta un pesado vagón. Después de un arduo viaje por tierra, cargan madera en Zell am Ebersberg. A pesar de los desafíos, llegan sanos a Knetzgau. La demolición de una casa cercana deja una escena desoladora, mientras una mujer ríe de la situación.
Maria and Georg travel to Nuremberg to visit Aunt Erna and her husband. They are amazed by the city's beauty and bustling atmosphere. As they navigate the city, Georg reassures Maria, hinting at his desire to marry her. Upon arriving at the grocery store, they are greeted by Aunt Erna, who is delighted to see them.
Roberto picked us up at the old Ceramica workshop in Vietri sul Mare and drove us to the charming Palazzo Suriano Heritage Hotel. The area features beautiful handmade ceramic tiles and a stunning garden with Mediterranean plants. After freshening up, we explored the property and enjoyed a lovely evening with music from a nearby beach restaurant.
A young girl and women from a village prepare dishes for a festival in Buch, where Georg Niklaus notices Maria. The celebration is a success, but the sleeping arrangements are cramped. The narrator recalls family traditions, church visits, and a major lifestyle change when their old house is replaced by a new one, affecting their living situation.
The narrator shares a childhood story about coming home from kindergarten and exploring the courtyard while the family was at lunch. Curious about a manure tank, they opened the outlet valve, resulting in a messy surprise. The incident garnered attention, leading to a celebratory bath, while their sibling likely faced consequences for similar mischief.
The narrative describes a group of friends camouflaging a project in a cornfield while smoking strong cigars and later HB cigarettes. They reminisce about their reckless moped rides to Behringersmühle, highlighting the daring antics of Günther and Siegbert, the latter facing fuel issues. The story takes a somber turn as it reveals Siegbert's tragic fate in 2013.
The narrative describes a group of friends who creatively built a straw dwelling during school holidays, enjoying their time there and bonding with girls, particularly a girl named Petra. The story captures moments of youthful love, friendship, and adventures, including hitchhiking and attending parties in their village.
The story recounts mischievous adventures involving sneaking tobacco from Grandpa and finding a key to the kitchen cupboard filled with pastries. The children experience sneezing fits from the tobacco and stealthily raid the pastry boxes, all while trying to avoid Grandma's notice. Their antics lead to uncertainty about Christmas gifts.