Making Tracks Across Germany 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Thanks For The Memories
Thursday, June 21, 2012
I Want Candy
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is an old college town on the Necker River, dominated by the ruins of a castle. Between natural disasters and the French army, the castle has had some issues, and was largely abandoned 300 years ago. The ruins provide a great view of the city below and still feature some fascinating sculptures that provide great roosts for pigeons.
Heidelberg was the scene of a failed attempt to produce silk. The silkworms are gone, but the juicy mulberries remain.
Mr. Calhoun tests the good luck monkey sculpture
Frau Alexander came to the US as an au pair. Christina was her little girl- all grown up.
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Heidelberg was the scene of a failed attempt to produce silk. The silkworms are gone, but the juicy mulberries remain.
Mr. Calhoun tests the good luck monkey sculpture
Frau Alexander came to the US as an au pair. Christina was her little girl- all grown up.
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Rolling On The River
The lovely Necker River is a tributary of the Rhine, and is navigable by barges and small ships for over 100 miles. Rather than take a bus into Heidelberg, we decided to take the more traditional means of travel and go by boat. We passed through several locks along the way, and saw castles dotting the shoreline. And, of course, bought lots of snacks and creamy coffee drinks.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
On The Way
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