After a quick bite at the Marriott, we bid a fond farewell to Heidelberg and just barely miss the road closures for the marathon. We decide to take the scenic route to Wurzburg via Miltenberg. This small and charming medieval village is an unexpected treat. We are able to park easily and take a pleasant stroll through town and then find a lovely pastry shop for some cappuccino and coffee and watch the world go by. Did I mention the luscious pastry that miraculously appeared at out table? Nice stop.
As we head to Wurzburg, our principle target, we discover that the GPS does not recognize the existence of Wurzburg. Who knew that the double dots over the U in Wurzburg could make such a difference? Someone should point that out to the GPS company. We manage somehow to find our way to the town (Bob was a Geography major after all) but, oops, there is a race in Wurzburg too and the main Ring Road is blocked off to. Bob manages to find our place (despite Lis’s help) and we arrive at our wonderful home for a day, the Hotel Rebstock. Great place in the heart of town. After checking in, we put on our walking shoes, watch the race begin and then head toward The Residenz via its beautiful gardens. Wurzburg was the capital of an independent and influential kingdom, for quite some time, and town is full of beautiful churches and buildings and a mighty fortress on the hill overlooking the river. The Residenz is a marvelous palace with amazing architecture and decorations throughout. Our English guide was terrific, making the Palace come alive for us. We meander our way home via the Marienplatz and have a little snack at an outdoor café and then find out way to the city bridge where half of the city seems to be congregating with wine glasses in hand. Pizza and salad at Luigi’s. Remind us to tell u about Luigi’s Double Pizza caper and how Liz nipped it in the bud. Sometimes it’s very good to have a New Yorker with you when things need a straightforward direct response. You go, Elisabeth !! Do an evening walk afterwards. Wurzburg is a great place to visit !!!
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