Sunday, May 10, 2009

Went to a Castle

We visited Neuschwanstein Castle. 


It was the inspiration for the Disneyland castle. 
(You're required to say that whenever you mention this castle. )

To get there you take a horse drawn carriage. 
The carriage drivers are these cute old men with their Bavarian hats. 
Except ours. 

Here I am looking at the people on the distant bridge through this telescope.
I think that guy flipped me off.

I figured maybe we'd get a more traditional looking driver on the way back down. 
No, same woman. 
Nothing against her, I just wanted one of the old dudes once. Or something a little more traditional and a little less "casual Friday."

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47 comments:

  1. PetraMay 10, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Thanks for the tour of Bavaria, Jorge. I think I can officially call myself a desktop tourist (as opposed to an armchair tourist)!

    : ) P

    ps - Happy Mother's Day to Beth. I hope Nunu did something nice for her!

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  2. groovymomMay 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Fantastic pictures! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Happy Mother's Day to your Mom (& Beth's Mom)

    We are getting the most amazing breezy, sunshiney kind of day (made more lovely by the storms that rolled through Thursday & Friday).

    Hope the weather is beautiful where you are today!
    :o)

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  3. AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Fantastic photos of Bavaria, Jorge! Thanks for sharing bits of your travels with us! Did you mean to post a pic of your lady driver? You posted two of same pic, so I figured you mis-clicked when posting, mebbe? Hehe
    Happy Mother's Day to Beth and your mom!

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  4. OurWanderingAdventures May 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    HAHAHAHAHHAHAH!!!! I love the casual friday comment!

    It all looks so fantastic!!! Lately i've had to settle for 'litle Bavaria' in Michigan! haha!!

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  5. OndinaSoapMay 10, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Hi Jorge,
    Beautiful photos os Bavaria,thanks
    Happy Mother's Day to Beth and your mom!

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  6. ReNaTo UêGaMay 10, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Beautiful castle! Nice photos! =)

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  7. blaqbirdMay 10, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    love the pics! hope you're enjoying yourself!

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  8. Eugen CaitazMay 10, 2009 at 10:28 AM

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  9. BarracudaMay 10, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Beautiful photo Tnx to share friend ^_^

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  10. Eugen CaitazMay 10, 2009 at 11:02 AM

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  11. Christina BauerMay 10, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I love your expression in the "guy flipped me off" picture! Super cute, Jorge!

    And Happy Mother's Day to your mom!!!

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  12. Paul SpoonerMay 10, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    Don't mention Fawlty Towers....

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  13. Mary the KiwiMay 10, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Hola Jorge, sorry to say that the castle that was the inspiration for Walt Disney is in Segovia (Spain). Check out this picture: http://nature.wallpaperme.com/2990-2/Alcazar+Tower_+Segovia_+Spain.jpg. Does it remember you of a fairytale castle?

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  14. Hey Wedding LadyMay 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Isn't Neuschwanstein beautiful? I was there a few years ago in the early fall and Fussen was lovely.

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  15. SeabiscuitMay 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful photos! I remember visiting there as a kid, this really brings back some lovely memories. I don't recall taking a carriage, though, I think we went on a tour bus (bleh).

    Happy Mother's Day to your mom!

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  16. James HernandezMay 10, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Jorge,

    Thats age discrimination! You should have demanded an older frumpier Barvarian driver!

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  17. FreakMay 10, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    I'm glad that Munich impressed you so much. I love it too. And the castle... lovely.

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  18. FreakMay 10, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Have you been in the Maria's Brücke/Bridge? Did you walk through the bridge??
    I'd love to know...

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  19. SonjaMay 10, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    That is awesome! Where else are you planning to go?

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  20. Bethany James Leigh ShadyMay 10, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    nope sorry, mary....

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuschwanstein_Castle

    second paragraph down.

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  21. JennY.May 10, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Bahahahahaaa!! You always crack me up, make me smile, smile, smile :o) I totally agree with you, a dressed-down carriage driver takes away a lil' somethin' from the experience, it just does. Looking forward to the season finale, dum dum dummm!

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  22. Rachel SnyderMay 10, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    I just got a letter from a pen-pal in Germany telling me about taking a friend of hers to Neuschwanstein, and now I see it again on your blog. I'll have to try to get there if I'm ever in Germany again.

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  23. jerseyraindogMay 10, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    This is also the castle from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

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  24. WhitMay 10, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    You always get the hat at Disneyland.

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  25. redelfMay 10, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I remembered visiting there when I was in 6th grade. We were stationed at Rammstein Air Force Base.

    We got an old man to drive us up...I creepy old man. The sort that tells you vampire stories.

    Hope you guys went to the Hunting Lodge. So much gold, you are blind when you leave.

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  26. Amanda @ Serenity NowMay 10, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    You got to ride in a carriage??! When we were there in the 90's, my dad made us hike up half way and then ride the bus thing the rest of the way...I thought I was going to die--it was so hot!! A carriage ride sounds way more fun. Love the views from up there.

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  27. contessaMay 10, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Oh my goodness. When I went there, we walked (yes, WALKED) all the way up to the castle. Wished the whole time we sprang for the carriage!

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  28. Please Type LegiblyMay 10, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Very cool place to visit!

    BTW, completely off the subject, but we went and saw "Star Trek" this morning at the IMAX. You were right. JJ Abrams knocked it out of the park. We were watching this documentary before we left about them selling off all the original "Star Trek" stuff and I was laughing saying they'd never recoup their investment. So yeah, now this is me, eating my words....he has a FRANCHISE on his hands. Goshwow.

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  29. cathescomiczMay 10, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    your pictures are beautiful, and I envy that you've traveled so well! Congrats to all of your accomplishments. Hugs to you and your lovely sidekick- much more adventures for you both, I'm sure!

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  30. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    What a pity that I stumbled upon your blog so late. As an old Bavarian from north of Munich (Freising - that's directly besides the Munich Airport) I could have given you some tips for sightseeing and culture around Munich. Especially regarding the food, traditional bavarian locations (Neuschwanstein is not typical and many of the tourist attractions aren't either) and of course our famous beergardens... ;o)

    Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the stay?

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  31. JenniferMay 11, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Neuschwanstein was probably my favorite place we visited when I was in Germany. Even if my teacher was positively evil and made us hike all the way up the freaking mountain. I did get some pretty pictures on the way up, but there's nothing like feeling like you are going to die to make you appreciate the view. Did you guys go up to the bridge? Beautiful view, but absolutely brutal climb to get up there.

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  32. joyMay 11, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    i have some great memories from there as well. although...12 years ago, we didnt ride up the hill, we had to WALK...

    thanks for sharing :)

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  33. ToddMay 11, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    First time reading your blog. In a strange way its interesting to read and follow. You are an actor, born in Omaha, and you actually do pretty much normal people stuff.

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  34. ReNaTo UêGaMay 11, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    ** Todd **
    Well... maybe some actors/ artists are normal people, right?

    Except Michael Jackson! lol
    He's a non-human "thing"! O_o

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  35. ValMoMay 11, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Hahaha! I like your comments about the woman driver. Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

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  36. HeatherMay 11, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    i LOVE your blog :-)

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  37. marquerosMay 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I'm really impressed by your knowledge of the German language ;-)

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  38. Sandra Strikovsky (Strika)May 11, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I always thought that it was the Alcázar de Segovia, in Spain, the castle that inspired Disney!! I am beginning to think that there may be more than one castle in Europe competing for that title! :D

    Es la primera vez que visito tu blog y lo seguiré haciendo. Saludos desde México, Jorge.

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  39. ZealousCeaseMay 11, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    When I was there a decade ago, there was no carriage for us, a family of six. We had to walk up the whole dang thing!!!

    Glad you enjoyed your visit though, I miss Germany so much!

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  40. Das MutterMay 11, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Munich is kind of a hidden gem in Europe I think. I loved it there and you got some truly great shots to post. Thanks!

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  41. Jenni KingMay 31, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    When i went here we didn't get to ride in the carriages, but some of the others in our group did and before they got on the carriage our professor told them if he asks you to sit in the front with him... say no. apparently they did that and then when the horse lets one you're right in the stink zone. I think one of the girls found out first hand. =)

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  42. EvaJune 5, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    This is my favorite place on Earth!! I have been there twice and can't wait to go back. I had to walk up the mountain to get to the castle though. You got the better ride. Thanks for sharing Jorge!

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