Schnitzel and "Weiner Art"

Traveling by train is pleasant, but stressful when changing with 4 minutes between arrival and the next departure! We took a train from Prague to Frankfurt at 6am. We arrived 8 hours later and were greeted by Gunda's smiling face (a family friend of Shannon's)! Gunda took us to visit a church built in the early 9th century, and we looked around a medieval city with beautiful gardens run by current day Monks.

The next day after a restful morning and an amazing German breakfast, we took the train into town with Gunda. We had a quick look around the city and were then met by Joni and Adam who had arrived from London. With the group now all present, Gunda presented her tour guide flag and showed us proudly around the sights of Frankfurt. In honor of the 4th of July, we went home and BBQ'd a massive meal of traditional German meats! Fun and laughter with a game of cards lasting long into the evening.....guess who won? (hint:SG)

Wine was on the mind for our last day in the Frankfurt region. We set a course for one of the many wine districts along the Rhine River. After visiting Niederwalddenkmal, a massive statue commerating the victims of the Thirty Year War, we stopped at Kloster Eberbach, a monastery and wine shop! Monks again came up with the goods....amazing how they have their fingers in everything! After a wine tasting, and buying 8 bottles for later, we visited the impressive monastery.

Next stop Zurich - Thank you so much Gunda for all your knowledge and hospitality!