What a crazy couple of days it has been since I last checked in with you all! I had such a great time with the Jung family. I met them for afternoon tea and cake (which was delicious - thank you Joy!) but I loved sitting around the tavble with the whole family and just being. I was able to pick up bits and pieces of the conversation which was a relief and even spoke a bit. Granted, I sounded worse than a 1 year old but I hope they all apreciated my attempts to communicate. And it was an exciting day for the whole family as we were all together again and just sharing stories and news. Afterwards, we walked to the Biergarten for schnitzel (Heidi said the magic word) and I was able to have Grüne soße again. It is a Frankfurt specialty (an herb sauce) which I loved to eat when I was here 9 years ago. Plus I had some apfelwien but Heidi looked out for me and ordered a small glass and diluted with water! So sweet. After dinner, Joy and Martin took me to the Goetheturm, a tall wooden tower with amazing views of the city, and then we visited the family garden before taking me back to the hostel. It was such a wonderful afternoon and I am very grateful that the family could get together with me. Vielen dank Familie Jung!
So after Frankfurt, I got on a boat in Mainz and headed up the Rhine river. That was such a cool way to travel and see the beautiful scenery along the river. I met two Australians, Tina and Penny, in the train station and we all went together to Bacharach. I stayed in the best place in Germany... a castle! Yes, you heard me correctly. In Bacharach, the castle (Burg Stahleck) has been a youth hostel for years and I got to stay there. It was a long hike up the hill (350 stairs) but I was able to leave my big bag at the bottom in Tourist Information - it was still a beast to climb! I was just so excited to be staying in a castle and we had amazing weather. The town was so small and perfect and it was great to just relax and enjoy Tina and Penny´s company. I was a little sad to leave in the morning but I am glad I had at least one night in a castle!
So now I have made my way up the rest of the Rhine by boat and train to Cologne (Köln). I will be here for 4 nights so I think I will have plenty of time to relax and slowly see the sights. Of course, I might end up spending a whole day at the Chocolate museum! Then of course there are the spas in Aachen which I think by body needs - my bags seem to be getting heavier every day. Backpacking across the world is not for the weak!
I have met some amazing people along the way and really appreciate all the comments left on my blog. I am having so much fun and am really getting into my element. I am defintitely less stressed (I didn´t even reserve any accomodation before coming to Köln!) and having a blast doing whatever I want!
Hope you all are enjoying the experiences along with me! Talk to you later,
Love, Lisa
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Yes we are!! But where are the pictures?? I am pleased you will see the Pradels - please give them my regards!! We are all well - I went the whole day without a brace on my ankle - it is sore but I did it! I love you and miss you. Just think - in two months we'll be in Quebec!
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