Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of August 7, 1873

Overview

On August 7, the group visits the Rosenmuller cave, which stirs thoughts of Nibelheim and the mythic descent of Wotan and Loge. They then travel through Franconian Switzerland, stopping to picnic among flowers and butterflies in a place that feels like paradise. The day ends with a warm return home, greeted by cheerful gestures and flowers from bystanders.

Content

Thursday, August 7:

Nice morning; visit to the Rosenmuller cave, a great impression, thoughts of Nibelheim, Wotan’s and Loge’s descent to see Alberich.

Drive through Franconian Switzerland, got out in Doos and camped ourselves down in the midst of flowers, butterflies hovering all around us—a true paradise!

Had a meal in Waischenfeld, arrived home around 9 in the evening, Fidi still lively. They formed a line and waved their hats, and a lady threw us flowers.