Rothenberg - Nuremberg

After another traditional german breakfast of cheeses, bread and cold meat in our medieval hotel sitting in a wooden bench booth we walked around gorgeous Rothenberg on cobbled streets, soaking in the sights. Lots of wonderful buildings, Christmas displays in the shop windows, narrow streets and lovely metal signs overhanging doors. Visited the Christmas museum and learnt about the origins of Christmas trees, Santa Klaus and decorations. Many displays of old ornaments, some of them I remember on our tree as a child and a few I have from Gran. Had a little shopping spree in the shop...so many to choose from. Decided on a traditional treat I have shipped back. We walked the walls...always enjoyable....up the old worn stone steps and along the wooden platforms. Views across the rooftops. Found a lookout on the edge of the old town overlooking the valley, river and double bridge. Lovely. Such a beautiful old town. Drove on to Nuremberg and met up with my mum's cousin, Suzie. So nice to catch up and what a treat to have a 'local' show us around the old town. Walked past the old town walls, lots of interesting buildings. Then to our surprise the most beautiful sunset..just for us. Had a super view from the castle overlooking Nuremberg. Suzie pointing out all the landmarks. Wonderful having a private tour guide. Stopped at the ornate monument built over a wishing well to rub the ring for good luck...so the legend says. On to the oldest sausage restaurant in the world, built in 1419. Full of character and old world charm. The chef cooks over an open flame in the main room. Enjoyed traditional sausages and strudel with a lovely bottle of wine from the Castel winery..relation of Faber Castel, the pencils..which are from Nuremberg. A wonderful night.