The Honeymoon of James and Sarah
 
Heidelberg
 
Our trip began in Heidelberg, the old capital of Rhineland Pfaltz, along the Neckar River.  James visited Heidelberg while in high school, and was very excited to be back.  
 
Our street in Heidelberg
Poster outside the Heiligeistkirch (note the name of the orchestra)
Entryway: Heiligeistkirch
Hotel Zum Ritter
Ceiling detail, Heiligeistkirch
Heiligeistkirch
Altar, Heiligeistkirch
Organ, Heiligeistkirch (yes, those are organ pipes sticking out like that)
Altar as seen from the balcony, Heiligeistkirch
Altar as seen from the balcony 2, Heiligeistkirch
Grotesque, Heiligeistkirch
Gargoyle, Heiligeistkirch
The Old Bridge, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
The Old Bridge 2, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
The castle, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
Castle closeup, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
More castle, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
Further castle, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
The funicular, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
The old town, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
The old town 2, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
The old town 3, from atop the Heiligeistkirch
Manor overlooking Heidelberg
Wallpainting, exterior of Heiligeistkirch
Wallpainting 2, exterior of the Heiligeistkirch
Neckar River, from the Old Bridge
Inside the Jesuit church
Exterior carving at Peterskirch
Churchyard wall at Peterskirch
Gravestone at Peterskirch
Peterskirch gravestones
Exterior wall at Peterskirch
View up from the churchyard at Peterskirch
More plaques, Peterskirch
University library, Peterskirch in foreground
University library 2, Peterskirch in foreground
Peterskirch, interior
Organ, Peterskirch
Exterior, Jesuit church
Heidelberg Castle, from the West
Heidelberg Castle 2, from the West
Elizabeth's Gate
Into the moat, Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle Interior, seating for opera
Heidelberg Castle, South building, seen from the courtyard
Heidelberg Castle, close-up, South building
Heidelberg Castle, East building
Overlooking Heidelberg from the castle ramparts
Overlooking Heidelberg 2, from the castle ramparts
Overlooking the Neckar River, from Heidelberg Castle
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Heidelberg in the rain, from the castle ramparts
Breach in the castle wall, Heidelberg
Overlooking Heidelberg 3, from the castle wall
What's left of the formal gardens, Heidelberg castle
Bell tower (where the fire started), Heidelberg Castle
Model of the formal gardens, Heidelberg Castle
Across the west moat, from the interior of Heidelberg Castle
Across the west moat, from the interior of Heildelberg Castle
The King's Hall (and alternative opera venue), Heidelberg Castle
Stag head eating a turnip, Heidelberg Castle
Ceiling detail in rebuilt Southern wing, Heidelberg Castle
Stag skull, Heidelberg Castle
Restored interior, Heidelberg Castle
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The lion: the symbol of the Heidelberg electors
Heidelberg, from a castle window
Statue of elector, Heidelberg Castle
Statue of elector 2, Heidelberg Castle
Chapel Altar, Heidelberg Castle (a little ornate, n'e?)
Statue of Elector 3, Heidelberg Castle
The remains of the powder-storage tower, Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle and town from the remains of the formal gardens
Heidelberg from the remains of the castle's formal gardens
Near Elizabeth's Gate, Heidelberg Castle
Entry Tower, Heidelberg Castle
Another view of Heidelberg, from the castle
A neighboring buildling, Heidelberg Castle
The inside of a ruined tower, Heidelberg Castle
The world's biggest gooseberries, Heidelberg
Old Student Jail, Heidelberg
Old Student Jail 2, Heidelberg
Old Student Jail 3, Heidelberg