Heidelberg Germany

Today we went into Heidelberg which is situated on the Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine. It houses the oldest university in Germany and is  one of the oldest universities in all of Europe. The weather was perfect as we walked along the Philosophers Way up over the city and  enjoyed a fantastic view of the quaint village and river below. Many families were out today as this is considered a holiday and the Germans take their holidays seriously. It made for a lively day and we enjoyed this reprieve from thoughts and plans of travel. Our friend Lois was the perfect tour guide and she made the trip lovely for us. It is nice to travel with a local who knows the favored places.

It is pumpkin season here and we were the recipients of wonderful pumpkin dishes. From soups to risotto and ravioli-we had them all. The Germans love their beer and some regions even consider it a food group so we enjoyed it as well. The pastry is rich and hearty and meets my definition as a perfect desert and breakfast meal.

It is certainly an enchanting area and we can see why it is such a popular place for locals and visitors alike. We are thinking this is an area we may want to explore again and are looking forward to pursuing that. There are many waking trails in the region and the countryside is quaint and pristine. We shall see...

Always think of you in these beautiful places. You are the most beautiful part of our lives.

You are loved...