Friends: August 2008 Archives

 

On the 8th we went to Heidelberg. 5 hours drive and a castle. What more could you want?

We ate too much at Vetter's on the first night and couldn't even try the beer and were too full to be naughty in our hotel room. We made up for it on the Saturday by almost being accosted by museum staff for inappropriate behaviour within an exhibit. Honestly, the way those staff came running you would think they'd never seen anyone snogging before. Bloody cameras everywhere!

We walked loads, drank lots of free samples in a brandy/liquer shop, saw the castle from all available angles, but were disappointed that the inside was only accessible by paying extra for the guided tour (although, maybe they have a point - see note re exhibit above). 

We walked up and down to the castle and it wasn't taxing at all - all the information on Heidelberg says you have to be fit for the walk? Don't buy a Heidelberg card - it's a waste of money. The Heidelberg one day card gives you entrance to the castle and discounts on some things, but all of them have caveats and the castle entrance price is cheaper than the cost of the card. Also found out that paying 50c to have a wee is not only a Dutch thing - a very tightlipped German fellow with a moustache was demanding 50c entry to the castle toilets.

On Saturday night we met Germany's Top Blogger for a fantastic meal out with her and her husband. After which we were both vomited on by the backpack-wearing friend of Germany's Next Top Husband.

On Sunday we drove back. 

Have a look here for a comprehensive guide.

(Yes, this entry is post dated - I was busy.)