We took so many pictures, and we had a great time. Memories that will last a life time. The point of the trip was to visit with our great friends, the Murphy's. They are living in Heidelberg, Germany. So, of course, Germany was our first stop!
We left on the 10th but with all the time changes we arrived on Wednesday, May 11.
Wednesday, May 11--
We flew into Frankfurt, Germany, where Marie and Sister Murphy picked us up. It was about a 30 minute drive to their home from the airport. They live in the historic part of town in Heidelberg. We walked around, took pictures, and got some pastries from the bakery (extremely delicious) for after dinner.
Downtown Heidelberg. The Main Street or (Hauptstrasse),
View from the Murphy's window. Incredible!
Thursday, May 12--
We went to the Heidelberg Castle which you can see from the Murphy's apartment. It was very interesting to walk around and see what was left after fires. Everything was so old. To get up to the castle we took a little tram that went up the mountain. From the castle we went up even higher to a place called Konigstuhl. It was neat to be so high up and be able to see all of Heidelberg.
Inside the courtyard of the castle.
Large wine vat.
Giant wine vat.
Konigstuhl- The highest point in Heidelberg if I remember correctly. We had to take a tram to the castle, and then another one all the way up to Konigstuhl. So beautiful!
Friday, May 13
Despite it being Friday the 13th, we had a great time. Mom went with Sister Murphy and Marie to where Sister Murphy does her internship. While they were gone, Andrew and I went on a hike around Heidelberg. The Murphys' had told us about a path called Philosophers Way. It was on the other side of the river from their home. We finished off our adventuring with lunch at Coyote's Cafe. Not your average German restaurant. But it was nice to hear some country music. A little piece of home. We had gelato milkshakes for dessert. (Delicious!!)
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