Rothenburg

 On the way to Munich, we stop in for a look at Rothenberg.

It's one of those chocolate-box villages we hear about, but don't think are real.

This one is. The medieval part of the city has gone virtually unscathed when other cities were flattened.

Lots of cute little streets, and cuter shops.

I found a shop that sells swords, daggers and midieval costumes. The child in some of us lives on.

I almost bought a metal gothic chess set there. Trouble was, it was the only one, and a couple of pieces are damaged. They offered a discount, but that won't put the sword back into the wee pawn's hand.

Ah well, we did find a bavarian hat for somebody back home. I hope the feather survives, not only the next 3 months, but MAF on arrival.

This just took my fancy. So sue me.

There is an all-year-round Christmas shop here. 

There's even the little house that Walt's people used as inspiration for Geppetto's house.