I found that Heidelberg was very different from most European cities we've visited. Like Weisbaden, there is a large US Govt. presence there. You'll find as many people speaking English as speaking German. Boy is that different than Basel!
We had a great time in Heidelberg. Basically it felt to me like going back to college or even to my summer in Ocean City. Maybe because it is a college town, or maybe b/c so many young US soldiers are there, but it was very much like going to 'vous! Complete with table dancing - only this time it was a large German man, singing "Sweet Child o Mine" at the top of his lungs. Haaaa!!! very funny. Check my Snapfish for more photos of this - I couldn't get enough of this guy breaking it down on the table. And when I say large, I mean well over 250.
The town of Heidelberg is beautiful. It is nestle in the mountains and is bordered by the Heidelberg Castle. I had never been to a castle before so this was a must on our visit. Actually the day was pretty dreary and rainy so we didn't see a sunny spectacular view (does anyone see a theme here with the weather in Europe?) but it was neat to walk around the grounds. I was disappointed that we didn't' get to go inside the main building of the castle but Rob said it isn't like the Monaco Palace or even some of the museums we've been to that are set up to look old. It's mostly a restaurant - no as grand as one might expect. He may have just been saying that since we couldn't get in though? Anyway - it is stunning to see the castle snuggled into the valley with the city.
Our European adventures are winding down. Our flight leaves Tuesday the 19th to return to the U.S. I know that our trip is going to go by so quickly but I intended to enjoy every second of it.
Until next year.....
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