The Fall Foliage is Beautiful Here in Germany

Last Saturday we went to walk in the woods nearby where we live, and the  woods were beautiful.  We saw deer while we were out too.  Germany has public woods everywhere.  No visit to Germany is complete without a visit to the woods, and especially in the fall.

The Beauty of Bingen Germany

I like that the word Bingen is Celtic, and means "hole in the rock."  Bingen am Main is situated on the magnificent Rhine River, in the  Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.  One of the things, Bingen is known for is the story about the Mouse Castle or Tower where supposedly a  Bishop of Mainz named Hatto, was eaten by mice, but that is a story for another day, and more pictures.  We have plans to visit the "Mouse Castle" soon. 

Indeed there are castles everywhere around Bingen in all states of repair!

We were not in Bingen to visit castles on Saturday.  We were going out to eat with our friend Tracy, and her boys, Christian and Alexander.  She took us to a Greek restaurant called Restaurant Delphi, and it was a delight! 

Even the walk from the parking lot was very special!

 

The inside is even more beautifully appointed, and look at the presentation of the food!

So keep watching for more of the captivating restaurant tomorrow!

The Views From the Top Were Breath Taking!

When we went to the top of the cathedral in Cologne, Germany the views were breath taking!

I loved being able to see the Rhine from the top, and the trains coming in below us as well.

The bells in the tower give perspective to just how high we were.

Ludwig Picked a Breath Taking Site For His Castle

We first noticed the elevations begin to change as we drove toward Ludwig's castle.

 We began to see mountains in the distance...

The closer we got the more rugged the mountains became!

Then in the distance we first saw the castle...

When we arrived on the mountain and the views were spectacular looking down to the valley below!

Wiesbaden Has Beautiful Buildings and Churches

We first ventured to Wiesbaden when my husband and I made the trip by bus and train to this charming city for groceries and to purchase a bicycle.  There is a commissary and PX there, so we save money, so more money for fun!  It was love at first sight, and the bus drives through the city were delightful!  The architecture is to me the most intriguing part of the city. 

Today their are only fourteen of the original twenty six hot springs which still flow.  Wiesbaden has always been know for those hot springs.  In fact "Wiesbaden," which translates "meadow baths," is one of the oldest health centers in Europe because of these marvelous hot springs.  The hot springs brought the designation of "spa baths," which became heralded as having "healing properties."

We have yet to visit the spa baths, but as I said, the first draw for me is the beautiful architecture.  On Saturday we visited one of the main streets where the famous beautiful and very old churches are.  We took our little Sheltie, Chance with us, and he was charming as always.  In the little pizzeria where we stopped for lunch, the owner brought Chance his own bowl of water and plate of bread, which our little dog enjoyed very much.

                                     The street scenes look like they are from a movie to me,
                                           and I was captivated as we walked and explored.
                                                    

                       

 

 

I did mention that I found the churches most the most fascinating didn't I?

I will be sharing those images next...

About Trains Again

In Germany I associate trains with many things...

Vineyards 

and Graffiti

How Beautiul the Rhine Was This Weekend!

It was Germany in winter, it was a beautiful sunny day on the Rhine.  We drove to Rudesheim, the road winds with the Rhine up into the mountains.  There are castles all along the way, but just the houses and the shops, many of them so old and some of them ancient, fascinate me.  I have learned that Germany has as many vineyards as it does trains.

There are little hotels everywhere...

 

 If you have a left over castle part, just build onto it...  I think that is what they do... 

I am going to have to research that...

What an incredible country!

We Took a Little Road Trip This Weekend!

Saturday we took a nice little trip and made new friends in Germany.
 All the photos were taken through the windshield.