The St. Mauritius Abbey: where old meets new. We got a chance to visit the oldest Abbey in the German lands. However, it has changed just as much as popular music has since its original erection. It has architectural elements of a wide range of time periods. While there, we were also able to get a glimpse of the life of modern Benedictine Monks. Their live still revolve greatly around work and prayer. Our guide humorously remarked that the best monks are those who can turn their work into prayer. They carry out a number of economic endeavors including anything from beekeeping to hospitality services. Below are some pictures I took while there.