Heidelberg Castle ruins are one of the most important Renaissance-style structures north of the Alps The castle was destroyed in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is an amazing view overloooking the red roofs of the old town and the Neckar River.
"I remember that dog."
Views from the castle
Old wine casks in the castle ruins.
Our guide in Heidelberg. She was full of tidbits about this charming city.
The copper stones in the cobblestones are where Jewish people lived when they were taken by the SS during WWII and exterminated. There are over 400 in the city. Heidelberg Univeristy was founded in 1386 and is still thriving today.
Old Town Heidleberg is a UNESCO Heritage Site.
A view from the castle.
A view from the stone bridge with the castle behind us.
Yup, it was chilly. Four layers and long underwear.
Strasbourg, France.
City Map of Strasboug - a beautiful old city.
The Cathedral in Strasboug and the astronomical clock.
Faces and figures on the clock from the film we watched about the clock.
Scenes in "Little France island" in Strasbourg. Lower right is a WWII Memorial.
The canals and rivers in Strasbourg.
There were 11 Christmas Markets in the city.
We ate lunch at this typical charming restaurant in Strasbourg. Tom had Spatzle and chicken and I had sausages and sauerkraut.
Nice work chronicling Strasbourg!
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