The drive through Bavaria was stunning! The endless rolling, green hills; the perfectly manicured fields; the hovering Alps; the yodeling German in Lederhosen....ok, not really, but I'm sure he was about, along with this voluptuous maiden in a Dirndl....It was the ideal setup for the awaiting Princess Castle.
We arrived shortly after 12 PM in a tiny town outside of Fussen. Long and behold there are two, not just one, castles begging for Kattalin's attention. We only were prepared for Neuschwanstien, so Hohenschwangau will have to wait.
We cruised through the tiny shops and restaurants to find tickets and determine the best way to master the impeding incline. It was decided that the bus would be our preferred chariot and we would walk our way down. The views only became better by each winding upward turn. Lakes, towns and estates all in view.
As we marched our way over to the Castle from the bus stop we breathed the fresh air deeply. Incredible how fresh and cool it is. We made it into the entry and waited for our tour to begin. Amongst us was an international pool of people, all whom had the pleasure of meeting Jeffy. He handed out hugs and stepped on toes. Always willing to entertain. Kattalin was more than simply excited to be here. She was home....as far as she was concerned....ready to take her rightful place as Princess.
The tour was short, but allowed you to see some of the true interior beauty of the Castle. King Ludwig's bedroom has some of the most impressive woodwork I have ever seen. It took years to complete. This Castle is by no means demure or vanilla. He pulled out the most decadent decor he could with the help of his dear Theatrical buddy. Sadly, the Old Mad King was not alive long enough for them to ever put a throne in the throne room. His death, well that's a whole other story. One with lots of good conspiracy involving said Theatrical buddy.
We then ventured off Marienbrucke (Mary's Bridge). Not for the faint of heart, but worth the views of the waterfall and pictures of the Castle.
Nice walk down the mountain, roughly 30 minutes. We than perused the shops and had some of the better German food Jeff and I have had to pleasure to consume!! King Ludwig's Dunkle is worth the try!
Josh and Leslie have headed back the States today. It is just the kids and I getting the apartment back in order. I foresee a 24 hour laundry marathon in my future. With a load not holding more than a sheet and it taking 3 hours to complete, I'm happy that I have a long line of books needing my attention.
Liebe zu allen!
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