The German city of Heidelberg is a charming mix of old and new. History abounds with such sites as the University of Heidelberg, one of Europe’s oldest educational institutes, and the old town that features the medieval Heidelberg Castle. This vibrant city lies on the Neckar River, providing it with a beautiful natural landscape as well.
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Drei Wochenende in Heidelberg | Dec 31 06'
"At 12 a.m. everyone celebrated my birthday!"
Finally, a long awaited update! Second semester is now in full swing. I left the states on Tuesday, January 9th, arriving in Germany early the next... Continue reading »
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Another Castle!! | Mar 01 07'
Left on the train to Heidelberg - one of the loveliest places in Germany. The train ride up the Neckar Valley is so picturesque even in Winte... Continue reading »
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Fasching | Feb 26 07'
"A man in a mask picked me up, carried me halfway down the street "
OK so the “official” definition of Carnival sounded much better than my attempt to explain it. Therefore, “Officially it starts on the 11th of Nove... Continue reading »
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Stroll. Sit. Read. Chat. Scribble. Wander. | Sep 17 06'
"It's a great town to sink into..."
This is a fairy tale city, a small town really, particularly appealing because it's so walkable. One can get off the train (we flew into Fran... Continue reading »
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German Beer | May 23 06'
On route from Prague to Heidelberg, I spent a night on a train and a day in Munich. On the train I met a couple from the states who I ended up runn... Continue reading »
