Bremen - die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

The day started rainy and miserable. And stayed that way. Until my mood turned miserable (possible because the ladies insisted on shopping and I wanted to sight see). Then the weather perked up. After Kaffee und Kuchen, we made our way to the famous statue of the Bremer Stadtmusikanten. This must surely be one of the most photographed places in Bremen (after the Roland, I reckon), but the statue is very difficult to capture without all kinds of extraneous things in the view. Ah well, this'll have to do.

Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

Roman Ruins in Xanten

On the 30th day of our most excellent European vacation, we were in Kleinenbroich with Tante Christel. That's when Biffy suggested we take a trip to Xanten to see the old Roman ruins. What?! Roman ruins in Germany?! Yes, and in pretty darn good shape too.


They are a good reminder that it's not for naught the banks of the Rhine (south of here, anyway) are cluttered with vineyards. Thanks to the Romans, Germany has a wine culture along the Rhine.

Roman Ruins in Xanten