I sometimes like to write about this moment, this PRESENT moment, and carry around a notebook to jot things down (or forget to and do so afterwards). I also like to draw, but that can't really be put into a blog. Here are the entries copied from the notebook, in order;
Fussen:
We walked around for an hour in the pedestrian zone (here they all them footgenger zones). I wish Vancouver had pedestrian zones, they are just SO nice to walk around in!
There was, of course, a musician, who played with both hands: one playing the trumpet and the other the accordian! I dropped a euro in and was surprised that he had hardly any coins in his open case, considering how well he played.
Mom and I were looking for clothes in a store for Mom. She bought two shirts, one blue and white, and the other black and stretchy like the on that got bleach spots on it (by accident). She looks really nice in both.
Birch and Dad were eating . . .
Fussen:
We walked around for an hour in the pedestrian zone (here they all them footgenger zones). I wish Vancouver had pedestrian zones, they are just SO nice to walk around in!
There was, of course, a musician, who played with both hands: one playing the trumpet and the other the accordian! I dropped a euro in and was surprised that he had hardly any coins in his open case, considering how well he played.
Mom and I were looking for clothes in a store for Mom. She bought two shirts, one blue and white, and the other black and stretchy like the on that got bleach spots on it (by accident). She looks really nice in both.
Birch and Dad were eating . . .
pastries at the time, and at our request Mom got a coffee and I got an apple pastry - SO good!
Here they paint sort of 3D looking paintings on the walls of their house, like stone carvings, especially around their windows. It looks really nice that way, and much more fancier than just a blank wall. They do that a lot in Germany!
Schloss Neuschwanstein:
We arrived and it`s just beautiful! Mom told us the story about King Lui II and all the 'crazy' things he did and thought up! I like the windows of the castle. We're just sitting in the coutyard, waiting for our tour to start (you can't go in the castle without a guide). The castle itself is great and honey-brown, which, surprisingly, make a good combonation!
I'm surprised to find out that inside we're not allowed to take any pictures... I guess that's one reason why you have to have a guide (besides the learning part). I love the arches - they're all painted!
The Throne Room:
The cieling is beautiful, and a 2000 pound (!!!!!) chandelier hangs from the centre of a golden sun, it's rays streched across the blue circle of cieling it was in. The floor has mosaics as if from Africa - antelope, rabbits, elephants, dogs, ect. Paintings take over the walls, very bibical paintings, as King Lui II was a very religious man. Some other paintings are of past kings or stories of other relatives. There are smooth red marble pillars, and white marble stairs leading up to an empty platform, where the throne used to be.
Here they paint sort of 3D looking paintings on the walls of their house, like stone carvings, especially around their windows. It looks really nice that way, and much more fancier than just a blank wall. They do that a lot in Germany!
Schloss Neuschwanstein:
We arrived and it`s just beautiful! Mom told us the story about King Lui II and all the 'crazy' things he did and thought up! I like the windows of the castle. We're just sitting in the coutyard, waiting for our tour to start (you can't go in the castle without a guide). The castle itself is great and honey-brown, which, surprisingly, make a good combonation!
I'm surprised to find out that inside we're not allowed to take any pictures... I guess that's one reason why you have to have a guide (besides the learning part). I love the arches - they're all painted!
The Throne Room:
The cieling is beautiful, and a 2000 pound (!!!!!) chandelier hangs from the centre of a golden sun, it's rays streched across the blue circle of cieling it was in. The floor has mosaics as if from Africa - antelope, rabbits, elephants, dogs, ect. Paintings take over the walls, very bibical paintings, as King Lui II was a very religious man. Some other paintings are of past kings or stories of other relatives. There are smooth red marble pillars, and white marble stairs leading up to an empty platform, where the throne used to be.
Bedroom;
The sink faucet is shaped like a swan. The guide tells us how, even though it was before the light bulb and water systems were invented, he had running water and electric lights! His bedroom is dedicated to a certain man and women (I missed the tour guide saying this, but later I learned from Mom that they were Tirstan and Isolde). His bed is very grand, gold and blue velvet, with four posters and a delicate yet BIG and detailed wood carving at the top.
Living Room;
Dedicated to the swan, King Lui II was also known as the Swan King. There is, of course, another chandelier of gold and jewels, and white marlble pillars with jeweled gold clasps around them. Some paintings are actually weaved out of some string or other. He also had an artificial cave made, with stalactites made out of plaster and everything!
The stairs are carpeted and electric original lamps hang off dragon`s. There is also a detailed gold carving.
The sink faucet is shaped like a swan. The guide tells us how, even though it was before the light bulb and water systems were invented, he had running water and electric lights! His bedroom is dedicated to a certain man and women (I missed the tour guide saying this, but later I learned from Mom that they were Tirstan and Isolde). His bed is very grand, gold and blue velvet, with four posters and a delicate yet BIG and detailed wood carving at the top.
Living Room;
Dedicated to the swan, King Lui II was also known as the Swan King. There is, of course, another chandelier of gold and jewels, and white marlble pillars with jeweled gold clasps around them. Some paintings are actually weaved out of some string or other. He also had an artificial cave made, with stalactites made out of plaster and everything!
The stairs are carpeted and electric original lamps hang off dragon`s. There is also a detailed gold carving.
Singer`s Hall;
The paintings everywhere have become my favourite thing in the castle. The king listened to concerts here, and although it`s really big he only meant it to himself. The hall is dedicated to King Aurthor, and all the paintings have him in it, except the back wall which is a forest scene. There are lots of seats and coaches of silk and velvet lined up against the wall. Everything possible is gold and there is never one blank spot on the wall! Literally!
Kitchen: All the pots and pans are big and brass. The cupboards are huge and painted black. All the counters are wood.
This is the Disney Castle and part of the Harry Potter castle (by which I mean Hogwarts), and also the Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang castle from the movie!
The construction of this place is amazing! One tower, the Tall Tower, was never completed although King Ludvig II intended it to be his chapel.
The exit is underground, though renevated to be safe. It`s cold!
-Allie
The paintings everywhere have become my favourite thing in the castle. The king listened to concerts here, and although it`s really big he only meant it to himself. The hall is dedicated to King Aurthor, and all the paintings have him in it, except the back wall which is a forest scene. There are lots of seats and coaches of silk and velvet lined up against the wall. Everything possible is gold and there is never one blank spot on the wall! Literally!
Kitchen: All the pots and pans are big and brass. The cupboards are huge and painted black. All the counters are wood.
This is the Disney Castle and part of the Harry Potter castle (by which I mean Hogwarts), and also the Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang castle from the movie!
The construction of this place is amazing! One tower, the Tall Tower, was never completed although King Ludvig II intended it to be his chapel.
The exit is underground, though renevated to be safe. It`s cold!
-Allie
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