My Upper Swabia has a certain laid-back everyday charm. It is primarily the gentle hills that shape the landscape. And then there is this second home of Monika Küble, Lake Constance with the island of Reichenau. She has repeatedly approached this sometimes tender, sometimes wild lover through her writing. Monika Küble takes us into her homelands, recounting tales of church bells and storms, and advocates for Swabian cuisine. She allows us to glimpse into the souls of friends and neighbors, weaving culture, religion, and historical events into a vivid picture of the region.