Rothenburg

This is the town where Beauty and the Beast was filmed. The bus took an hour to get there. Very scenic green countryside. Amazing medieval town with a wall surrounding it. Walked in with the guide and through to the city centre. Buildings just gorgeous-very fairy tale like. The shops are beautiful. Took photos of the  fountain where Beauty and the Beast was filmed and Belle's house. 

The cobbled streets are hard to walk on. 

Visited the torture museum from medieval times and saw all sorts of torture devices and shame makers. Very depressing. So onward for some light relief. Looked in the window of the Dirndl shop and what did I see but edelweiss jewellery. The very thing I was after. So in we went. 

Bought earrings and a single flower on a chain. Also purchased a pretzel necklace on a navy cord. Was thrilled with my buys and we talked to the owner of the store who was also called  Heidi. Next we came across a medieval store where Heidi did a lot of present shopping for friends. The shop was fascinating with suits of armour, and medieval clothing of dresses and cloaks. Huge carp swam in a large indoor pond. We took lots of photos.

Saw some Steiff animals but way too expensive to buy. Had my eye on the small mouse in the window but he turned out to cost one hundred dollars. 

Waited in the city market place for return journey. As soon as we returned we were greeted with a hot toddy by the gorgeous staff on board. We then left the dock to travel on to Bamberg for more sights. It had been a huge day.