We've seen quite a few hot air balloons in the area. This picture was taken from our living room window. 

We just like the looks of this building. 

This is one of the many churches in Speyer, a nice town not far from Heidelberg. This is the first church we came across in our little tour; it turns out there are quite a few churches in Speyer. 

Entrance to the church. 

Inside the first church we came to in Speyer. 

Speyer is full of beautiful churches. 

Anyone know who owns this bakery?  

We weren't able to go inside this church; this is in Speyer as well. 

Speyer 

These gentlemen were performing on the Hauptstrasse. They were quite impressive! 

This is the big one; this is the large wine barrel that sits in the castle.  

The second largest wine barrel in the castle. 

That's a lot of wine! 

Sarah and Kayte overlooking the Nekar River. 

Sarah and Kayte at the castle. 

Heidelberg castle 

Heidelberg castle 

This is a lovely fountain on the castle grounds. 

Heidelberg castle 

Heidelberg castle 

Heidelberg castle 

Heidelberg castle 

Schloss Heidelberg (Heidelberg castle) 

Heidelberg castle. 

View across the river from the castle.