DEUTSCHLAND
The little town I'm staying in is called Neuberg an der Donau, literally meaning Newcastle on the Danube. I'm blocks away from a castle built in the 1200s right next to the Danube river. It's completely unbelievable! Touring the castle was absolutely amazing too because on the third floor is an art gallery with originals from Van Dyck, Rubens, and many more. It's crazy that towns like this are scattered all over Germany.
This is me standing on the veranda of the castle. I wanted to have my Lion King moment and say "everything the light touches is our kingdom," but unfortunately Mufasa wasn't there to guide me.
Yet again, it's crazy that I walk these streets everyday to get to class. I've finally become used to the cobble stone streets because at first when I walked on them I about broke my ankle.
So the count who remodeled the castle in 1505 built this "grotto" type room just for the heck of it. The detailing around the walls and on the ceiling are tiny little shells picked up from the Danube. There were also mini mermaid sculptures made out of shells too. For some reason it reminds me of the cave-like room Hugh Hefner built in his backyard. Hopefully it wasn't used for the same purposes.
This is the chapel in the palace. I obviously felt the need to be quiet. Every town has an elaborate church, and then each house has small, yet elaborate chapels. Europe is crazy!
Sorry to be quick, but gotsta go explore this gangsta town! Bis bald!
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