September 17, 2008
Last night’s stay in Wurzburg had us talking politics with the German proprietor and tonight we are spending the night in a pension (Bed and Breakfast) with a lovely old lady in Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber.
Rothenburg is a great example of a middle ages fortified city , over run in the summer by tourists but at this time of year, not so much. What an interesting town filled with new experiences, like the restaurant owners that spotted us trying to translate the menu board. He came out of his building to tell us his daily specials in English, hustling us in where he also prepared our lunch. As another patron looked through the windows to see the restaurant full, he rushed out and pulled him in, asking us if we would mind another person joining us, which we were fine with. Now that’s working it! The food was good with 4 types of German sausage, potatoes and kraut (we are not kraut eaters).
The rest of the day was filled with stunning views of the walled town and over the wall vistas of the Tauber river valley below. Amazing, like the Ren Fest on steroids. Gary was able to find a small furry friend on a street corner. We think it Germany’s version of a Jack-a-lope. If you can tell us what it is, please do so.
We also discovered a food we both disliked. A ball of fried batter, covered with chocolate and nuts (I know it sounds good so far). Hard as a rock, Gary was unable to break it open so we chewed at the matter for some time, expecting it to improve. It did not. I told Gary that I thought we should have left it in the bag and slam it on the ground to break it into pieces. It would have been easier to eat but would not have improved the flavor. All in all, a great day.
Last night’s stay in Wurzburg had us talking politics with the German proprietor and tonight we are spending the night in a pension (Bed and Breakfast) with a lovely old lady in Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber.
Rothenburg is a great example of a middle ages fortified city , over run in the summer by tourists but at this time of year, not so much. What an interesting town filled with new experiences, like the restaurant owners that spotted us trying to translate the menu board. He came out of his building to tell us his daily specials in English, hustling us in where he also prepared our lunch. As another patron looked through the windows to see the restaurant full, he rushed out and pulled him in, asking us if we would mind another person joining us, which we were fine with. Now that’s working it! The food was good with 4 types of German sausage, potatoes and kraut (we are not kraut eaters).
The rest of the day was filled with stunning views of the walled town and over the wall vistas of the Tauber river valley below. Amazing, like the Ren Fest on steroids. Gary was able to find a small furry friend on a street corner. We think it Germany’s version of a Jack-a-lope. If you can tell us what it is, please do so.
We also discovered a food we both disliked. A ball of fried batter, covered with chocolate and nuts (I know it sounds good so far). Hard as a rock, Gary was unable to break it open so we chewed at the matter for some time, expecting it to improve. It did not. I told Gary that I thought we should have left it in the bag and slam it on the ground to break it into pieces. It would have been easier to eat but would not have improved the flavor. All in all, a great day.
1 comment:
I just happened upon this blog by clicking on "Next Blog"! I was in Germany this past April, and loved Rothenburg! the whole countryside was so beautiful! Enjoy your trip.
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