Left Luneburg at 10.am thinking that we were only travelling 2 and half hours to Wernigerode so no hurry.... the weather didn't look too bad partly cloudy and sun. We then decided to go via Goslar a small town north West of Wernigerode. We were going back to do it tomorrow but by doing it today will save time.
As we were getting further south the skies were looking increasingly black and we could see rain in the distance. Didn't want to walk Goslar in the rain but decided to go anyway and as it happened the skies partly cleared, sun came out which gave us time to walk the town. As soon as we started to leave heavy rain came down. So lucky.
Arrived at our hotel Schanzenhaus at 2.00pm and got upgraded to an apartment with kitchenette. A lot bigger than just a room. Thought that we could cook our meals for two nights but what they call a kitchenette was just a sink bench, frig and kettle. No cooking facilities at all. Strange....The hotel is a little out of town up in the hills a little, next to a ski jump which is right outside our balcony. Will show pictures tomorrow.
Went downtown for a meal and inquired about the steam train that goes up Mt Brocken. We hope to do that tomorrow weather permitting.
We were sorry to leave last nights accom. It was so nice and comfortable. Everything worked, no squeaks, top of the range bed linen, towels and decor. Beautifully presented.
When we left Luneburg we drove through countryside like this. Very pretty. Then nice rolling fields all different colours growing crops of some sort.
Now stopped at Goslar nice little old town. I have loaded these photos of shots around the town while walking through the streets.
Main street walking down to the square.
One of the beautiful churches we have seen on our travels.
In the town Square.
Square looking left of the above
Square looking the opposite side.
Look at this beautiful home with the little stream running in front of it.
Steam further on.
Back street looking back at the church steeple.
Look at the angle of these houses. I am sure that the one on the right is leaning on the other.
Just as we were leaving looked over and saw these black clouds coming up.
Parked the car just round the corner. Not a lot of room.
Our aptmnt room, rather nice, a lot more room than the double rooms. This one has desk couch and a chair and what they call a kitchenette, as I explained above.
Looking the other way showing sitting area desk on left. Kitchenette far right. We are on the top floor (4th) hence the sloping ceilings. Already knocked my head once. Will show the outside tomorrow.
Wernigerode Castle. Taken from outside our hotel. A little zoomed in. Building was commenced in the 12th century.
After travelling through heavy rain to get here it has cleared up this evening. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
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