Koblenz, Germany: Schangel Fountain

You might have to look carefully, or perhaps click on the photo to blow it up a bit, to see a stream of water coming out of the statue of a young boy on top of the fountain.

That's a way to meet "Little John," something of a symbol for Koblenz. It dates back to the time of Napolean or so (about 20 years) when Koblenz was controlled by the French. The German-born children gained a reputation for mischief, and this represents that. Carl Burger designed the statue in 1940.

One warning: the time between spit takes varies. So unless you want a shower, be careful.

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