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Sunday was a “relax” day after driving so much on Saturday. So I headed to Karlsuhe and visited the big museum. Apparently the parking garage was closed just under it…so I had to back up and find somewhere else to park. Great fun that.

[flickr]photo:2472020392[/flickr] The tower in the museum. Your entry to the museum gets you access to the tower. To get to the tower..you can go all over looking for it, and you won’t find it. Ok, ask the nice gentleman by the model of the building and grounds, he’ll point you to what you think is a closet door. Nope, go through it and up the stairs.

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There’s lots of stairs. Two spiral stair cases. One square stair case. It’s lots of steps. And, we’ve covered my irrational fear of heights, yes?

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I’ve paid more in the past to go up less tall buildings for pictures. It’s worth it, always go to the highest places you can for pictures. It’s a great view, it’s a nice breeze, and … well, why not!

After that, I climbed down all those stairs…and decided I should get lunch, lest I repeat Saturday’s lack of meals. So I walked through the doors that said Cafe’ and was asked for my ticket. Now…I had bought a ticket and been all over the museums levels and into the tower. No one had asked for my ticket.

Apparently, I was in a “special” exhibit area now. So I showed her my ticket and it obviously wasn’t for that area. I asked how do I get to the cafe’ then as I’d followed the sign. She “guided” me to the end and let me to the cafe. Yay. So I saw that exhibit, quickly, but for free. No, I don’t know what it was.

[flickr]photo:2472020232[/flickr] mm Grape! It’s not bier…it’s not wine… what is it? It’s grape, that’s for sure. Try one. Better than Cola bier!

After lunch, I walked about the vast grounds and along the many paths. There was a train..so i bought a ticket and went for a ride.

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Thankfully, the 5 year old kid sitting next to me spoke English and German, so my ticket was punched despite my ignoring the lady who was asking in Germany for my ticket. I don’t think his grandparents spoke English, but, perhaps they had suggested in German he speak to me in English as I obviously didn’t pay attention to German. It was a good train ride on the steam engine. Worth it.

After the train I headed back to the hotel.

When I got to the hotel…the main road I always take was closed. They were having a Town Party type thing on the road. Good thing I’ve walked all over and just drove to the proper road and detour wasn’t a big deal.

I parked at the hotel and walked the 20 yards to the event! Live music, Linden Brau beer, and a brat…

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that was that!

Goodnight!