Heidelberg, Germany

After Trier, we went to Heidelberg, a town famous for its castle, pictured here. It is in a half-ruined state. Eliot didn't mind. He liked climbing on stones, etc. that were around because the castle was half-ruined. He also loved the funicular ride up to the castle and was somewhat distraught when we got off to go see the castle. "Choo choo!" he cried as he pointed at the station. Clearly my father's enthusiastic words to my pregnant belly about trains got through all that amniotic fluid. When it was time to go back down the hill on the funicular, he remembered just where it was.
A street in Hiedelberg.
The view from our hotel window in the morning. The fog lifted for a beautiful day. We had a great breakfast. Eliot gobbled up the best cereal we have seen in Europe thus far. Other breakfasters made friends with Eliot as he happily made his way through the cereal, some egg, and some bread and jam.

For more photos of Heidelberg (including many of Eliot!) visit this link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jenmbdunn/HeidelbergGermany