Dinkelsbuhl..the Christmas market continues..Day2

After a good night's sleep, trying to cope with the jet lag, we had breakfast with Harry and Amanda. Amanda and Linda bought some Apple Strudel at a nearby bakery last night. We had that, along with coffee. Then Harry got the Volvo out of the garage and we drove to Dinkelsbuhl.

It is thought that this settlement saw its first origins around 730 AD with the name of Dinkelsbuhl first recorded in 1188. It is a former Free Imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. Today it is now a part of the state of Bavaria. In WWII the city was unscathed and was spared from Allied bombing. (except for a broken window in St George's Ministry).

An almost unspoilt townscape dating back over 400 years, mighty churches, proud patrician houses, and enchanting semi-timbered houses make Dinkelsbühl, “one of the closely packed and best preserved medieval towns in Germany”, say art historians. Today, the Gothic Minster of St. George, one of South Germany’s most impressive hall churches, still dominates an old-town ensemble of particular beauty. The ups and downs of the town’s 800-year history are brought to life in the ‘House of History, Dinkelsbühl – of War and Peace’.

We left Rothenburg and took the A-7 to Dinkelsbuhl. There are no speed limits, so Harry got in the left lane and we went. 178 KMPH. Harry was in his element. I think he would have made an excellent race car driver had he not chosen to be a Alabama State Trooper.
We got there before the market opened, so we went to the tourist bureau and then toured the city. While the ladies were shopping, I located a barbershop. I spoke no German and the lady cutting my hair spoke no English. I probably won't need another haircut for a couple of months.
After finishing the market tour we stopped in a local restaurant and had a light lunch of salad, Pils and, pumpkin soup. If you have not eaten pumpkin soup, I suggest you try it. Very Good.
We then went to a local Lidil grocerery store and stocked up on essential foodstuff for the apartment, assorted cheeses, German sausages,wine, bread, and water. We also stopped at a local bakery and bought assorted pastries and chocolate croissants for the next day's breakfast. Then back to Rothenburg at 178 KHPH. We had dinner at the Griefen Gasthof and at 8:00 pm took a 1 hour Night Watchman tour of Rothenburg.... a must for any tourist in this city. The trip is going well, lots of snow, beautiful scenery, and temps in the mid 30's.

Today we will drive to Nuremburg. The people in Nuremburg say it is the best Christmas market in Germany.
I will let you know.