I slept in as late as I wanted, which probably wasn't that late anyways. Ate blah blah. I had decided I wanted to go somewhere because the day was supposed to be absolutely beautiful. Sunny, warm, 26 degrees or so, which is around 80s. Unfortunately, Rachel didn't want to come, but that was alright, I should try traveling by myself sometime. I've heard that it's better that way. It was only supposed to be 30 minutes away, so it wasn't that big of a deal.
I arrived in Schwetzigen without an issue. However, when I arrived I was quite lost. I had no map, I couldn't find any maps online or anything, but I was at least able to follow the crowd to the main street, which had signs toward the tourist information booth. It was quite a trek aways, but I apparently made very good timing. After I received a map, I noticed the closing time was 13:00, and I probably got there 15 minutes prior.
Conveniently, there was a church across the way with a little ledge for me to sit on. I looked over the map, started circling things I wanted to see and deciding the best route. However, before I went anywhere, I had to go inside the church and take a few pictures. I was quite glad I had too. It was beautiful, as were all of the paintings on the ceiling. After taking a few pictures, I made my way back to the Schloss. Unfortunately, it was yet another castle/ place that was being renovated, so I don't actually know what the front of it looked like. Although, I suppose it wasn't really that important. It seemed like the important part of this castle was the garden, and judging by the map it was huge!
I had to pay to get in, but for the amount of time I spent there, the 2,50€ was worth it. The entire garden, was interesting because there was a lot of Greek statues and and general Greek feeling to the place. It was very pleasant. I probably walked around the garden and Schwetzigen for about 3 or so hours. I also got to see a large Moshee (Mosque) that laid within or just outside of the castle garden's ground. This garden even had a little bird sanctuary. I would probably go back if I had a chance, but I feel like going late spring was the best because everything was in bloom, including Lilac trees/ bushes, which seem to only bloom during a short period of time. It was nice seeing them, it reminded me of the one behind my house in Crystal Lake. I also so my first "black" rose in the garden, that was cool too.
After my long adventure, I came home and put my feet up. My gosh, that felt good. My body ached from walking somewhere around 8 hours. I think for the rest of the evening, I played Minecraft, I don't recall exactly.
( A little building area off to the side of the garden. | With a fountain behind it. | And a bath house that the king had. They made us wear soft slippers over our shoes to walk in it. )
(The roof of the bath house. | The beginning of the bird sanctuary and the "End of the World", the little picture at the end. | Some of the birds.)
(Some people were feeding the swans, and ran out of food. They weren't happy. | I think this is Poseidon hanging out on the water. | The Mosque.)
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