Woehrdersee Mercure Nuremberg

... because we didn&#8217;t understand a word of it, we ate the local gingerbread delicacies, we shopped at the markets, we warmed up from the rain and had a cup of coffee, and eventually had dinner in a quaint, very authentic restaurant where he had traditional Franconian food and some of the local Tucher beer.<br><br>The next morning we had a nice breakfast at the hotel and headed out for our last day of ...

... in a TOY museum, what else would you expect?). After goofing off for the time we had in the museum, we headed back out on the town and explored the shops. Nuremburg has all kinds of little stores to pop in and out of (be careful though, if you are playing with a doll on a spring, you WILL be yelled at, I would know) and me and some of the rest of the group do plan on going back. After we ate a quick dinner (I had a steak-type sandwich and it was YUMMY) we hopped back on the train ...

... and took buses to Nuremberg. We visited the Zeppelin Field where the big Nazi Rallies were held and the Hall of Justice where the Nuremberg Trials took place. Bought a souvenir pin at Market Square and had cokes at a bistro while waiting for the bus to take us back to the ship. <br><br>

Before we even got to Nuremburg the adventure began. Half way through the drive we got a little hungry. Stopping at a truckstop we picked up some McDonalds (The only time so far) and after eating was on our way. Chris then noticed after driving for a few minutes on the highway how windy it was&#8230;.maybe because I forgot to close the side door of the van. Needless to say we pulled over and closed the door ...

... of Nuremburg on day 2! Nuremberg is famous for being the city where Hitler condemned the Jews and lots of other ****** stuff so obviously it was bombed to hell in World War 2. Very little of the original buildings remain. The walls to the center of the city are still there in most places and the churches are still being rebuilt in certain places but they restored the city very nicely and it still has ...

... Derek for wanting to go out, I would have if I&#8217;d had any energy whatsoever. So I just stayed in my room and read a book for the rest of the night. I actually felt better after I ate something and started reading. But I&#8217;m glad I stayed in. <br><br>So tomorrow is Derek&#8217;s last day in Germany before heading home on Sunday. Our plan is to explore the city and do lots of shopping (it&#8217;s supposed to be one of the best places to buy souveniers).<br><br>Auf Wiedersehen!

... town instead, then returned to the square just in time for the 8:00 Nightwatchman tour in English. I was only going to listen for 5 or 10 minutes, but he was very entertaining and told some great stories, so I ended up taking the whole tour till 9:00. Then I walked around the other side of town window shopping and circled back to the square, found an empty table and had a half liter of dunkle. It was a very relaxing evening, and something I will never forget.

... right where Hitler did these speeches. A bunch of kids were skateboarding all around it. If you goof off performing any Nazi salutes you will be arrested. The field is huge and would fit around 200, 000 spectators. The field is said to be 9 football fields long! Afterwards I toured around the old town some more. I wanted to see it when it is sunny and warm instead of the rain like when I arrived ...

... music from two old guys (singing Jimmy Buffett songs and the like). One shopkeeper sold bread with some sort of cheese spread and bacon on top. I ate that and the classic "nurnbergers"--tiny wursts that they sell three to a bun. We had a few beers and headed to the train to stay overnight in Wurzburg. The roommate of one of my Stuttgart Crew friends (they go to Iowa State) is from Germany, so he met us for the day in Nuremberg. He was really nice and helpful.

... more moment with those we love. I am lucky to still have my parents and their contribution to my life and my psyche in years gone by, has made me who I am today, realizing more than ever that my unspoken words of thanks are no longer sufficient. It is never too early, nor too late to express our feelings for their unbiased, unconditional love and sacrifice, and I for one will be making that extra phone call to let them know just how profound my ...