Today came with a variety of options for what to do. After deciding to go back to Erika house in Ansbach, with not much down time this trip, rather than heading to Munich right away, I decided to take an easier day. However, I didn't want to 'lose' a day either, so I decided to explore nearby Rothenburg, Germany.
This medieval town from 1142 is an incredible German town to see. The outer wall still stands and was the first thing I walked. Views of the town were great from various points where most of the town could be overlooked. There also used to be a castle, but that fell in an earthquake around the 1300s.
The streets are small and cobblestone, lined with houses, inns, and shops. Various treasures could be found from pastries (such as schnooseballs), to Christmas decorations, to hand made jewelry. Most of the day I spent walking around, despite the rain. The shops are overpriced but adorable. I also saw the St. James Church which had beautiful stained glass and a large wooden carving of the last supper from the 1500s from a well known woodsmith. Afterwards, I found a spot for lunch with a goulash soup, salad, and bread. Then, I explored the old castle grounds that are now a garden.
I headed back early to Erik's to take a nap and determine the plans for the rest of my trip. I'm still quite exhausted, and haven't been the best in planning ahead of time. Seeing as I'm headed to Munich tomorrow, I should probably find a place to stay!
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