Odyssey 2019 - Heidelberg Castle, a palace once fit for a king


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April 23rd 2019
Published: April 24th 2019
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After breakfast this morning, Dee made a solo sortie to the local grocery store, toting her haul in our little carry-on travel bag with wheels. Then we decided to have lunch at the Cafe Gundel up the street before making the journey by funicular train to reach the Heidelberg Castle, which is located 260 ft. up the northern part of the Königstuhl mountain. Although the castle can be reached on foo... Read Full Entry



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24th April 2019

Happy Birthday!!!!
What a lovely place to have your birthday. Again, your history lessons are appreciated, the beauty and mere fact that these castles and other historic buildings have truly tested time. Oh My the Stories to be heard if those walls could talk!!! Your apartment looks perfect, and that Wisteria, WOW!!! Cheers, to many more and may the laughter and love continue :)
24th April 2019
Gigantic wine barrel

Now That's a Barrel !!!
Oh the laughs that could be had!!! Its Perfect.!!
24th April 2019

Happy Birthday!!
Looks like you had a wonderful day. Very memorable for your 71st!! Don't piss the Germans off. LOL
24th April 2019
View of Old Bridge from castle

Scenic views
Very nice
24th April 2019

Happy birthday!
You should have told the grumpy bakery lady that you were doing a photo shoot for Rick Steves. She might have changed her tune. ha ha. Sorry you lost your bag and hope you are feeling better tomorrow. Happy travels.
25th April 2019

LOL!
Loved your idea about playing the Rick Steves' card with Brünnhilde, the bakery lady. Wish I'd thought of it at the time. :-)
27th April 2019

Happy Birthday Mitch!
Happy belated as I’m catching up! WTF-71 is hilarious but you make it look good! What a fantastic way to spend the day, being king of the castle! ?

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