Fri 14 – Mon 18 November 2019

Weiler-Simmerberg is a market town in the Swabian Lindau district.

It’s typical for a small town and it’s cold and dark when we arrive late Thursday afternoon so there are not a lot of people about.

Friday we did a walk up along the creek that flows through the town following a trail but had to turn back as it was barricaded. We later found out there had been a land slip due to recent heavy rain in the area.

Later we had the most spectacular sunset as we walked around town. Our last stop for the day was a visit to the local brew house where we sampled some German beer.

Sat 16/11/19 Meersburg and Lindau

Meersburg is a picturesque town in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg and about 50km’s from Zurich in Switzerland.On the shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee), it’s surrounded by vineyards.

We visited Meersburg on the suggestion of our host in Weiler; Coralie, who said it is was a very pretty place with a Castle and several Museums. We got away late as it had been a very foggy misty morning but along the drive the day cleared to crisp sunshine and we got some great views of fall leaves, apple orchards and vines along the way.

Meersburg and Lake Konstance lived up to their promise of beauty with charming streets packed with Bavarian style buildings and the Castle overlooking the lake.

We walk around enjoying the streets, the lake and some interesting artwork but don’t visit the castle or museum’s as we also wish to visit Lindau.

On the way we see an airship!

Lindau

Lindau is a town also on Lake Constance (or Bodensee) in Bavaria, Germany, known for its old town on Lindau island. The harbor has a Bavarian Lion statue and a stone lighthouse with lake and mountain views.

On the harborfront Seepromenade, the 12th-century Mangturm is a former watchtower with a pointed, tiled roof.

Nearby restaurant-lined Maximilianstrasse, the Gothic Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) has a painted facade.

We reach the far side of the town and find a park with some very old trees, the fall colours blending with a small Japanese maple (I think) and also see a very fat little sparrow on the sidewalk who is not terribly shy at all, allowing me to get really close for her photo…

Circling back the town there are more charming streets filled with interesting shops including an antique toy store.

Today is Kat’s 21st Birthday!We hope she is enjoying celebrating the occasion with family and friends and send her all our love. Happy birthday darling! xxx

A lovely day out and on the way home we receive another spectator sunset.

Sunday 17/11/19 Sulzberger

The forecast was for snow overnight and today but we have woken to a very cold and overcast day. Rob has planned a drive to Sulzberger, a hike to Buchenegg Waterfalls and then a visit to the town of Immenstadt.

When we arrive at Sulzberger it is immersed in fog that started as we drove up so we won’t be able to walk there!

We push on for the falls and enjoy a very steep hike down through forest to the falls. I only go part way as we didn’t take poles and it’s very steep and slippery! Rob soldiers on though!

After our invigorating hike and back in the car we drive on through Immenstadt and also Lindenberg.

We have had an interesting few days in a typical German town. Next we are heading to Koln (Cologne) for the Christmas markets!!!