Day 2 Baden Baden

 Laundry was done in the rain without a hitch.  We spent the day at the thermal baths. We went to the Caracalla spa. It is the more modern of the spas and has one floor that is swim suit required and upstairs with swim suits prohibited. We opted for a full day pass inclusive of both areas.   Enjoyed time in the pools which were not that hot and usually had no jets. There was a cafeteria on site so we had dinner there it was a great day overall. Enjoyed both upstairs and downstairs stairs.   The rain had tapered off and we were in  the outside pools while it was raining but it didn’t matter.

We pack and plan to go to the world famous Baden Baden casino then we will head to Heidelberg by train. The sun is out and Dan says “where are my sun glasses”. 

Oops another unexpected vacation cost.  We can’t remember how or where they could be lost. We checked the Italian restaurant to see if they were left. No not there. Oh well they can be replaced. In the mean time he is wearing my sunglasses. 

Back on the bus and I was able to book a tour of the casino   This was an unexpected bonus.  The rooms are amazing often modeled after famous monarchs and their style.  I will include a few photos 

We were able to go down stairs and try our luck.  The upstairs doesn’t open until 3pm. And collared shirts and jackets are required. Of course for $8 euro the will be supplied. Oh course we decided to try our hand downstairs at the one arm bandits. At one point we were up $38 and ended up $25 down.

 Time to call it and afternoon and head for the train. We are going to Heidelberg this afternoon and will meet our friend Verl Holmes who is traveling with a group from the 1st Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. His youngest son is the tour leader and coordinator. 

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