Koeln

Koeln from the top of the Dom (Cathedral)

Since Friday evening I have been in Koeln visiting my friend Tim Berkenhoff.  Tim has come to Tampa a few times to visit Horst, who's father was a prisoner with Tim's grandfather during WWII.  He really spent some time and effort treating me like a King!  On Saturday we went to the House of German History in Bonn, where we saw exhibits on the History of Germany from World War II until today.  It was really very interesting.  Saturday night we went to a dance party and on Sunday stayed in, it was raining and we were tired.  On Monday we went to Schloss Burg which is an enchanting fairy-tale sort of castle begun in the 13th century.  We also went to see the tallest Iron Work Bridge at 107meters high.  Tuesday we spent at the Dom and German Roman History Museum, and walked around the city center where we met Tim's cousin.  We really had a great time. Photos on Picasa.  Unfortunately Tim had to leave today to go for training for his new job, so I took the train to Hannover.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanover