You might need to stock up on concealer for the rest of the TR!Luckily I'm having trouble seeing the Paris photos, as that will minimise the amount of extra makeup I will need today to cover the green tinge.
Day two in Frankfurt and we chose to do a tour of Heidelberg with 'Green Line Tours'. It was €74 each, and included pickup from the hotel and a packed lunch). After an hour in the minibus on the Autobahn we were at the castle in Heidelberg. Our driver proved to be very knowledgable and a little bit cheeky. Those who know me will not be surprised to learn that I responded in kind.![]()
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We were left to wander Heidelberg for a couple of hours which we did. Coffee and cake helped keep us motivated. Back on the bus and it was onto the Autobahn where we came to appreciate the scenery. You see, there was an accident ahead (two actually) so the trip took an two hours instead of one.
I have visited Paris three times, yet never climber the Eiffel Tower - the queues can be quite off-putting. Before leaving MEL I bought tickets to make sure that didn't happen again. So Tuesday was Eiffel day. We had a bit of a sleep in, did some washing and then headed off early. On the way we stopped for the obligatory cafe and croissant and were still early for our allocated time up the elevator. So we sat for a while and watched the crowds. How quickly the unlicensed vendors disappear when the police stroll by! Incidentally, the army patrol the tower base with semi automatic rifles*. They do not like they are to be trifled with.
We entered the lift on the Est leg and it was a little strange being in an elevator that goes up at an angle. Off at the second floor and then up the central elevator to the top. The views were amazing.
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The Arc de Triomphe
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The Louvre just across the Seine
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Looking up
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Our Metro home
*based on my limited recognition of armaments
Yes we saw the tun. And walked around it. And walked over it. An impressive piece of cooperage (sp?).What did you think of the Heidelberg Tun? Assuming it's still there..... Heidelberg Tun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lovely pictures..![]()
Thanks. This is my first trip where I have not taken a dedicated camera. All photos taken with my iPhone 5S.I agree, they are great
Enjoying the TR !
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