Rothenburg is not a historically significant city. However, it stands today almost exactly as it did in the 1500s, thanks to a well-planned fire-fighting system (which saved it from devastating fires) and the fact that the city never recovered after the Plague. It felt exactly like walking in Disney's "Pinocchio" movie.
Daisy was a trooper on the train - 3 hours each way! Some of her favorite activities are taking things out/putting back in, stacking, and being read to. And eating yogurt, pears, and gouda. As well as "pretend eating!"
One of our favorite activities here was walking the old town wall. We saw the red slanted roof tops from above, little bow-and-arrow holes in the wall, and Chris only hit his head a couple times.
In St. Jakob's church, there is a beautiful Tilman Riemenschneider woodcarving (1504). This picture focuses on the Last Supper, with Jesus handing Judas a piece of bread, marking him as the betrayer. It is said to be perhaps the best woodcarving in all of Germany. What is most wonderful is that we had the whole room to ourselves, with Daisy walking around and squealing, leaving Chris and I marveling at how the three of us found ourselves here.
Your day trip sounds amazing! I just looove this blog and keeping up with you this way!
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