Surprise German Holiday Day 8

A short day yesterday, because we were expecting the roads to be busy because it was the last day of the school holiday. It was actually pretty quiet.

Yesterday's highlights were a thing that was en panne but we hadn't booked tickets, a thing that wasn't broken for which we did have tickets, and a chain restaurant we have never eaten at before (and although it wasn't a bad experience, will probably be only ever be an emergency meal).

Surprise German Holiday Day 7

 A music shop visit, and the mighty Rhine River.

This trip we have stayed in 3 WMM Hotels. Simple, clean, and with a kitchen, they are just what a weary traveller needs.

Surprise German Holiday Day 6

Yesterday we left Fritzlar and drove to Eisenach. Our second visit to this apparently thriving town, but this time we went to Wartburg Castle.

The castle sits on a large hill dominating the town, and was selected as the badge for Wartburg cars. It was the home of St. Elisabeth of Hungary, the place where Martin Luther translated the New Testament of the Bible into German, and the supposed setting for the possibly legendary Sängerkrieg, which inspired Wagner to write Tannhauser. It was also an important inspiration for Ludwig II when he decided to build Neuschwanstein Castle.

After that, Eisenach for a wander around, drinks, and dinner.

And after that we bid farewell to Linda and Philip as they head back to England, and we start heading towards Preuilly-sur-Claise.

Surprise German Holiday Day 5

Yesterday I spent half a day in Fulda and half a day driving too and from Frankfurt airport. Then we enjoyed tea on our terrace. 

Surprise German Holiday Day 4

The walls of Fritzlar and water management for wow factor.

Surprise German Holiday Days 1, 2, and 3

On Sunday we left home to drive to Fritzlar to lend moral support to my cousin Linda as she gave her talk about our family's connection to the town.

Some of the things we saw along the way: