eddieandme: Altena Castle, April 3

As I was discussing the previous post with BW, I asked her if I should mention about the exit signs, et al., that populate the autobahns. Perhaps the first sign I saw after we entered the highway read, "AUF FAHRT." (In case you're not sure how to pronounce German, just try reading that aloud, phonetically and you'll get the idea.) I think I saw an on ramp sign later, but I forget or didn't notice the German for "on ramp." But it's probably something like "EN FAHRT." Which raises a whole bunch of questions and mental pictures. But I'd better drop that subject. Right?

I don't recall what this meal was called. But this is what I had for my first lunch in Germany. At the bistro, Beth asked me what I wanted. I looked at the menu on the wall and of course couldn't read any of it. So I just told her I wanted something German. So this is what I got. And yes, it was good! Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure it was a fish dish.

Sooooo, after I washed up and unloaded my luggage at the apartment, we went to lunch at a bistro in downtown Altena.

Stephanie (L) and Ate Beth (R).

After lunch we proceeded to the Altena Castle. It's kind of a fort. But was also the castle for the ruling family of the region. Now it is more of a museum or historical landmark. Unfortunately, as you can see in the videos, the exterior was undergoing some maintenance of some sort. So I couldn't see all of the outside effects. Still, a very interesting tour.