Boat ride on the Neckar River

In Heidelberg, we took a boat up and down the Neckar River. We passed the spot where Brahms wrote one of my favorite symphonies, his first, so that was a highlight. The homes along the river were stunning, with many balconies meeting with Simon's approval. Four castles were well fortified on the hills at the end of our route, the result of a family feud.

Heidelberg

The view was great from our balcony in Heidelberg.

We went to the old town and ate in a brewery - meat and potatoes; my grandpa would've been thrilled. It was all delicious and worth the indulgence. Luckily the hotel lounge had cut up seedless watermelon, pineapple, and apricots waiting for me later. The lounges have been a true bounty of fruits and veggies- that night we had vegetable lasagna too.