Two weeks ago, the Germany-Denmark border was closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Germany has 63,000 confirmed cases of the virus, and Denmark over 2,500.

This is the first time in 25 years Europe’s Schengen Area sees such border.

The border stops people from traveling between countries, but it doesn’t stop communication.

Inga Rasmussen, 85, from Denmark and Karsten Tüchsen Hansen, 89, from Germany,  have become a couple more than a year ago. Ever since then, they have been seeing each other almost every day, despite coming from two different countries.

Even amid the pandemic, Ms Rasmussen drives to the border near the town of Aventoft to meet Mr Hansen, who rides his bike from Süderlügum.

They chat and share a drink, sitting at the recommended safe distance.

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Isn’t it romantic? What do you think about this?

Think:

Is it possible to maintain a relationship even though you can only see and hear but not touch each other?

If you are in love with someone, will you want to talk to that person every day?

Can you make your audience fall in love with you and come to chat with you like this every day?

You can tell audience about this story and share your thought with them!