Germany: Rüdesheim am Rhein: The Famous Drosselgasse

May 1st is perhaps not the best time to visit Rüdesheim am Rhein (because it's a bank holiday in Germany and the town is teeming with tourists), but when you're in the vicinity, you might as well have a look. And, if you're having a look, well, that requires a stroll down the Drosselgasse (along with hundreds/thousands of others). Nonetheless, it's very picturesque. CLICK! Another postcard is born.

Strolling along the Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim am Rhein  2012-05-01

Germany: Wiesbaden - Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Elizabeth

After the longest drive (most kilometres per day) of our Europe vacation, we ended up, unannounced, on Erich's doorstep in Taunusstein. He decided to show us a bit of Wiesbaden, Hanne's birthplace. One sight, worthy of a visit, is the Neroberg. On another postcard I'll feature the very unique railroad that goes to the summit. This postcard will feature the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Elizabeth in Wiesbaden. Found on the Neroberg, this church is the only Russian Orthodox church in Wiesbaden, Germany. Besides the there is also Russian cemetery, the largest in Europe outside Russia.

After getting off the train car, we strolled about a bit. Then Erich steered us down a path. Before too long we realised why; brilliant golden domes became visible through the trees!

Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Elizabeth 
on the Neroberg in Wiesbaden (2012-04-27)

Germany: Idstein: View from the Hexenturm

Twenty days after arriving in Europe for our 2012 vacation, we found ourselves being shown around Idstein by Erich. Of course, no visit to this cute town would be complete without a climb up into the Hexenturm. While up there, I decided that this view just had to be photographed. To my mind, the town looked as though it were a toy set, or the kind of villages seen in model railroad configurations.

View of the town of Idstein
from the Hexenturm (2012-04-28)

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