(If interested, scroll down to my previous posts for the start of my trip to Germany.)
We're headed to Heidelberg via the Romantic Road - beautiful countryside with rolling hills, farms and vineyards.
Heidelberg has Germany's oldest university dating back to 1386.
The 700-year-old castle overlooks Heidelberg.
The view of the Neckar Valley was spectacular from the castle.
For my Wiggins' viewers I'm including our group picture at the castle. The backdrop looks fake, but it is the real wall left standing at the ruins.
We left Heidelberg to cruise down (or is it up?) the Rhine River.
It was a short 3-hour cruise, but the scenery was beautiful.
Castles, churches, villages, and vineyards.
And finally, our last stop in Germany - Cologne.
The cathedral took more than 600 years to complete. But Cologne seems to be all about shopping these days. Just off of the cathedral square is over a mile of pedestrian shopping. Since Cologne has a professional football (soccer) team, I figured it was a good place to find a soccer shirt for my grandson. I took off to find the shirt, always keeping my eye on those twin spires of the church so that I didn't get lost.
Found the shirt; had a sweet pretzel; had a diet Coke that actually had ice and a slice of lemon; and managed not to get lost!
Next up is France, but before I continue the travelogue; I think my next post will be about Germany's charming windows and their lace curtains.
Next up is France, but before I continue the travelogue; I think my next post will be about Germany's charming windows and their lace curtains.(Most pictures may be clicked on to enlarge and view the details.)
