This morning we walked around the town of Mannheim and saw the beautiful water tower and a castle (the largest in Europe), now converted into a university.
In the afternoon we drove about 15 km to the town of Heidelberg to see the mountain castle.
Down below you could see the popular tourist town of Heidelberg. The river Nicker flows toward Mannheim and joins the river Rhein.
For the evening adventure we rode bikes to an Italian restaurant (bikes in the background). We also visited a couple of donkeys on the way back from dinner.
Camino Mystic 
Wow great pictures. Reminds of the days I spent in eastern holland and western Germany. Look forward to more.
Wow, wow, wow!! A castle turned into a university? How amazing is that? I would be so in awe to attend that university! 🙂 The picture of the mountain castle with the stairs in it shows how grand the castle is. The stairs put the whole size into perspective.
wow I was there 10 years ago .. it brings back al lot of good memories
It is just such a beautiful area …
Beautiful pictures! Enjoy your journey 🙂
cool donkey
What fun you are having! I spent the summer of ’61 in Heidelberg und hab’ mein Herz da verloren! Enjoy! Weather looks good, hospitality ausgezeichnet! Nani
Wow, great pictures, wish I was there.
Beautiful scenery, good food and great company – way to go…
BTW, what are donkeys doing in Germany?
You guys look so beautiful and happy!