While I checked us out of our hotel, Justin took the kids down to the Rhine for more kid time. There were two sets of Mom and Baby ducks that were competing for bread. One group of ducks were definetely the bullies. At one point one of the ducks was biting the other around the neck. Thank goodness the ma ma duck came to save those poor babies.
We visited St. Goars Rhinefels castle built in 1245. It withstood a siege of 28,000 French Troops in 1692. However, the French did suceed in the 18th century destroying more then half of the structure.
500 years ago this fortress was completely self sufficient in case of a siege. Talk about being prepared for an emergency. It included everything from a bakery, pharmacy, brewery and livestock. During peaceful time around 300 people lived here, but under an attack 4,000 people moved in.
Ayla insisted that she do the climb by herself. Sometimes it was easier then other times.
Who can fault me for having such cute children. Of course I take a milltion pictures of them.
Cannon balls were to expensive to not recycle, they would be retrieved after battle. who wants that job.
Lets see how good you are at "Wheres Waldo" try our version "Where is the castle."
I know there's a lot of pictues, but check out this view!
Look close...do you see that parking lot of cars, you can see our van. Ayla walked every step up the hill and up to the castle, refusing any help. She's got to be tired.
Enjoying the view
Yep someone is tired whe have another tantrum on our way up another turret. Are you beginning to see a pattern.
Around 1600's They built many tunnels in which they planted mines. When the enemy would approach they would blow up the mines destroying 100's of invaders. I wish we would have brought flashlights so we could have explored the tunnels.
Justin found the guillotine in the mens bathroom above the urinal.Now thats the way to keep your man in order. Each time he uses the restroom he is reminded of his punishment for not obeying the Queen. Ha, ha. We got a kick out of this one :)
2 comments:
I thought the "punishment reminder" in the men's bathroom was there to help the men remember to aim better. :) I love all of your cute pictures, and what an amazing opportunity to visit such history...I hope your girls will remember these times because it should really make history come alive! You guys are so good at getting everyone in the pictures too...way to go!
Love the urinal! Who new mens bathrooms were so cool! I love the pictures...those cannon balls are massive! Wow!
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