Heidelberg Castle

This afternoon we set out for Heidelberg on a private bus. It was a little more than an hour drive from Frankfurt, but it was nice to relax and talk to everyone. We were heading to visit the Heidelberg Castle, which is an amazing old castle that is partly intact overlooking the city. It was a lot of fun touring the castle, and then we had some time to do some shopping in the very busy streets of Heidelberg. This place is a tourist magnet! Below you can see a view of the city from the castle.

After this we had a tour of a local brewery, and even got to go behind the scenes to see how they accomplish their brewing. Germany is certainly known for its beer, and we got to hear all about how it is made. After our tour we had a very nice dinner and relaxed on our final night in Germany (for most of us). Several of our members are staying for some extra time in Germany or elsewhere in Europe, but the majority are heading out tomorrow. It was a great last night together as a group. In the photos below from our final dinner you can see a common theme from our dinners together--great conversation and excellent meals!