Thursday, April 9, 2009

Staatliche Schlosser und Garten

Heidelberg Castle and Garden

Being that this is the first place we have taken the kids too, we only toured the main parts of the castle and the Apotheke (Apothecary = Pharmacy). They did really well and the next "tourist-y" thing we go to, we will see all of it.
A little history

Built sometime around 1214, has housed many Royalties through out the centuries. Has survived several German wars to include World War II. It has been in ruins for many centuries also. It has still survived even after being damaged by lightning! Many people have, through the years have done writings and pictures of Heidelberg castle, such as Mark Twain and French poet Victor Hugo.

Check out this link for some great history and information on the Castle.

We took well over 250 pictures! Here are some of the castle, and a few with us in them.
1.) Heading onto the Castles grounds (Reagan now gets into her posing).
2.) The turret ruined by a gunpowder blast.
3.) Inside the courtyard of the castle (Eric and Charlie).
4.) Eric and the kids looking at the turret.
5.)The kids looking through a tree in one of the gardens.

We really had a great time exploring here, and will be doing more in the near future! Regensberg will most likely be next.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 9, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I love these pictures!! I don't see any of you! LOL I know it is great being with your whole family in Europe. I know that Eric works hard, but what a place to do it. Wish I were there.
    Kay

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  2. Rob and Heather CoppedgeApril 10, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Hey y'all,
    Tell Eric to pull his jeans up...slacker!

    The Castle is beautiful. Call us sometime.
    Robert and Heather

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  3. nanastockApril 10, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Wow, now I am really excited about coming over there to see all of these castles and stuff. You will have to put more pictures on here.
    I can't wait to see all of you. All of you look so happy and relaxed.
    Hopefully we will be able to come about this time next year.
    Hope you all are doing well. We love and miss you all alot.
    Love,
    Teri (Nana)

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  4. The BrownsApril 20, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Oh that is so awesome I miss all of them sooooo much. Now your weather you have around this time of year is what we have been getting lately. Just last week it snowed 1.5 inches and on April fools day it snowed 4 inches. CRAZY!!! Today our weather was awesome actually since friday its been nice. Ian had his first baseball game it was awesome. Oh yeah Justin wanted me to tell you that the NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK are coming to the ampitheatre. Well have fun on your adventures. Keep in touch. :)

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