Today was always going to be about ‘post travel day’ resting, settling into the apartment and getting to know Heidelberg. The apartment is a bit on the quirky side but comfortable nevertheless. Our remaining questions of last night (where the heck is the washing machine and where have the hosts hidden the iron) were answered. Our hosts live next door and Gerold came by, with ironing board & iron and then took us into the cellar where the laundry facilities (shared with Gerold & his partner Ina) were situated.
Having sorted that we decided to head out for breakfast. We are on the south side of the river (Neckar) over the bridge from the town & old town. So we headed in the general direction to a likely looking café down by the river (River Café but not that one!). Nice croissant & good coffee/camomile tea.
We then walked over the bridge to Bismarckplatz and picked up Hauptstrasse. We ambled up there slowly, dropping in to various churches & one or two of the shops that were open (still only just gone 10am) as far as the immense Heilggeistkirche.
It was here that as sort of theme developed as you will see form subsequent photos.
Lots of other building of course – including this one. Also another theme developing – namely how many vehicles there were in a supposed pedestrian area!
The biggest church was just staggering – lovley modern windows, two organs! And a real sense of peace.
The castle was looming over us but the sun was way too bright to get a decent picture
Then we went down to the river to take a look at the Alte Brücke – not ancient for probably obvious reasons but impressive.
Finally we called in at Café Schafheutle for kaffee/kuchen – one of Germany’s finest traditions!
All in all a good morning wander that gave us a clearer view of where we are. As it happens we passed, early on our walk, a restaurant that is open this evening. Tuesday is the Ruhetag or rest day here so a few places are closed. It is, of course, a Spanish place that does wine & tapas!
We have no idea, due to changing weather forecasts, what we will do tomorrow but a castle visit (via funicular) and a boat trip are both possible. Thursday is Ascension Day – many of the shops will be shut but we don’t know if (or how) it will affect attractions & restaurants.
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