Heidelberg Adventures



Monday 26 August 2005

After checking out of our hotel we headed off to Heidelberg where we would spend the next two days. Not in a hurry we took the scenic route to enjoy the beauty and splendor of old world architecture mixed with modern day designs.





Heidelberg Castle

The town is long and narrow and dominated by Heidelberg Castle which perches
80 metres above the Neckar River on the steep, wooded hill of the Konigstuhl.


I took this picture later that day, from the forest on the other side of the Neckar River.

We drove to the top of the hill, parked, and explored the castle.
Many sections are currently under renovation.




Ancient Architecture


I found another water fountain that called to me.

Here I am looking down at it reminding me of the Grail Cup.

Mary Magdalene and the Holy Grail - Bloodlines


Pat, another redhead, enjoying the view of Heidelberg




The Neckar River

The next day we would take a cruise on the river.




Heidelberg Forest


Walking Bridge between Heidelberg and the Forest

We chose to drive from the city to the forest as it would be a long way up the hillside. Once on the other side, we discovered beautiful homes, many of which face out to the sea. Several older homes were being remodeled, while keeping their old world charm.

The streets are very narrow making it necessary to pull over, or onto the curb, to allow cars coming in the opposite direction to pass. I was amazed that many streets allowed for parking on the curb itself. No where in Germany and France did we find crazy drivers, honking their horns and driving without thought. The drivers were all courteous. You don't see many large vehicles as you do in the US where we enjoy the luxuries of SUV's, mini-vans, and other large vehicles. Most of the cars we saw were built in Europe, mainly Germany.

What a wonderful place to live, I thought as we drove up the winding streets, stopping on occasion to look at the scenery and impeccably kept homes. Soon we neared the top and the forest itself. There is always something magical about the forest as nature speaks to our souls. It is as if a hidden adventure awaits or the universe will create something to write about. All I knew was I had to climb to the top, without knowing what to expect, when I got there.


Near the top we found the ruins of a monastery built in 1065 AD


This watch tower was next to the ruins.

To climb the narrowing spiraling staircase within,
triggers the movement of consciousness above and below.

The Top


Climbing up was fast and easy, but spiraling down was more difficult.


At the end of the day ... Pat and I crossed back over the bridge into Heidelberg.




Neckar River Cruise




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