After I fenced in Mannheim, Ben and I stopped in nearby Heidelberg on the way home.

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Heidelberg, being nestled in a valley, has fabulous views everywhere. This is the old town with its red, red roofs.

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Heidelberg is one of my favorite cities. I've only spent a grand total of about four days here, but it was the first place in Germany I ever saw, and I love the juxtaposition of a historic preserved part of the city and modern liveliness (and all the bike lanes).

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The gate to the Alte Brücke (old bridge).

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Heidelberg's famous castle.

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One outside wall is decorated with a row of lions' heads. Each head is different, and, I imagine, represents a king or knight.

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More pictures of the castle.

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Hotel Zum Ritter
Ritter means "knight" and there are these chocolates in Germany called "Ritter Sport" with all sorts of yummy fillings. Just thought you'd like to know.

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Houses nestled along the Neckar river.