Euro Trip 2013 - Germany - Ronneburg

 Probably one of my favorite things about Europe are the castles. I've always loved everything Medieval, so when Heidi took me to go wander around a castle for a few hours I felt as if I was on cloud 9. Ronneburg castle is located in the Hessen region of Germany and was built to protect trade routes throughout that region. The castle was first mentioned in 1231 AD and was originally named "Raneberg" or "Roneberg" which means a mountain fortified with old tree trunks. The tower has 143 steps to the top and the view is worth the little climb up the narrow stairwell. Along with a beautiful view, the castle also boasts a 96m deep well which is the second largest in Germany. Ronneburg also hosts Medieval reenactment festivals which looked like so much fun, I guess that will have to wait til next time. 

View of the castle on the drive up

Euro Trip 2013 - Germany - Frankfurt

After writing my IP for plumbing I finally came through on a goal that I set way back in grade 12.  EURO TRIP!!! I started off my trip by visiting family in Obertshausen which is a suburb of Frankfurt. 

Concerning Germans: Germans are very hospitable, to the point you have to sneak around them to pay for lunch, gas or a train ticket. At times I think Heidi was more happy to have me there than ME! 

On Jasmin's day off work she taxied me out to Frankfurt in her little yellow Seat and we got to explore Frankfurt! We had a good time walking around from church to monument  That night Heidi took us all out for dinner in Aschaffenburg where had all you can eat Chinese food and I got to try Kangaroo for the first time! When we were all stuffed we walked through the beautifully lit streets of Aschaffenburg where we saw Schloss Johannisburg and a nice courtyard. After that we drove back to Obertshausen and had a few more beers before bed. 

View from the top of a mall in Frankfurt