57026--on the last day of the year

[zyzyly]

We took a drive to Heidelberg today. It's about an hour from Frankfurt. My dad wanted me to be sure and go there, because he was stationed there when he was in the army. He has fond memories. It was cold today--about 39 degrees, so we bundled up.


Bella draws musical notes in the frost on the window. Bella is six. Last time we were here, Bella was 2 months shy of being born.


Heidelberg is an interesting place. It sits on the Neckar River, and is home to a university. There are lots of little shops and places to eat. We ate at a Japanese noodle restaurant. This is a running theme--I am surrounded by Thai people, and never get to eat German food.


We walked up the hill to the castle. It has a beautiful view of the town below.


The town below.

After we came down, we went into a pastry shop and had macaroons and espresso. Mmmmmmm!


Malida with Milly and Bella. Milly is nine.

We will shoot off fireworks this evening, then wait for the new year to arrive. Tomorrow we take off for Munich for a few days.

Comments

[creactivity.livejournal.com]

Ooo. I got to go to Heidelberg when I was 14. Lovely town. Somehow I walked squarely into a pole on the road down from the castle. Weird the things you remember (and don't) from so long ago.

[pasticcio.livejournal.com]

Looks lovely .. the little girls are adorable! More pretty women in your life ;)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! xo

[brendamom.livejournal.com]

Do you suppose that the Germans make German Potato salad, like the German Ancestors in USA do? I would be very curious about that...Is WeinerSchnitzel too Austrian to serve? Try Schnitzel..would it be dumplings in..something? I am curious.
My ancestors are from Black Forest area, close to Dresden, which was so very bombed in WW2
Love getting your posts.

[kishenehn.livejournal.com]

Lovely! I went to Heidelberg a number of years ago, and it's hard to beat that castle. :)

[jeffholton.livejournal.com]

I've walked across that bridge. And I stayed at the hotel a few doors to the right of it. Lovely place. :)

[zosiablue.livejournal.com]

These are great! I spent the bulk of my childhood in Mannheim and Heidelberg, so I love your photos. I'm glad you're having such a fun time.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

Oh I didn't know that. I hope I am bringing back some memories!

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

I think I 'd remember walking into a pole.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

Happy Canadian New year to you! ;)

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

We are about 1/2 hour from Dresden tonight. I looked for German Potato Salad today, and found something that looked not at all like what I have seen in the US, but I am guessing it varies from region to region.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

I tried beating it with a stick, but it's still standing. :)

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

I would have liked to stay overnight, but our ride was going back to Frankfurt.

[fivecats.livejournal.com]

Given the meat-heavy German cooking styles, I'd go for the Thai food anytime. : )

Looks like a great visit with happy, loving family. Good on you, sir!

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