Below is Heidelberg in April 2012

We asked why the trees were trimmed like that.

The guide said that they would fill out nicely by summer

and they did.

See the photo at right (July 2012)

This extremely large site had our 6 cameras

focused in different directions,

at different angles

and distances

both outside

and while touring the interior rooms

The Stone Bridge from the Castle side of the river

and from the other side

This is a popular photo spot

Our elegant, historical hotel was on the opposite side of the river from the castle