Germany to France

 Today we met a private guide to take us from Heidelberg to Strasbourg France.   I had several stops I wanted to make and he was very agreeable. 

The first stop was Schwetzingen Gardens.  This had very high ratings on trip advisor. There is also a palace that of course we saw no reason to visit.  The gardens were amazing. Very large like Versailles or English gardens. Very French in that they are well manicured with lots of straight lines, water features and lots of grass. Not very much color as with other gardens but it was nice to see the fountains on and working. No gold as with Russian gardens. 

The next stop was a tree top walk and suspension bridge that was deep in the German portion of the Black Forest. The was called Bad Wildbad. The treetop walk was a long entry that was flat the wound its way up several hundred feet.  The suspension bridge was about 500 feet long with a bit of swing when walking on it. The area was family friendly and had swings jungle gym and even music for the older kids.  Food and facilities were available.   This would have been a great stop only it was about a 1/2 mile walk to the bridge and it was uphill. By the time we completed the bridge and walked to the treetop activity we were beat. Decided to miss that part of the activity. Although I wish we did the treetop walk before the suspension bridge. 

Next stop a waterfall deeper into the forest. There was a small hike again I was wishing for our walking sticks.  Just did a look see as not my poor bladder was unhappy and there were no facilities.  Dan was in charge of photos so we will see what I can post 

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