Hohenneuffen Castle

So... we went to another castle on Veteran's Day with some friends. We have been traveling locally lately.

Today I passed my driver's test. This is not an easy test, nothing like the ones in the states. Everyone told me to study, so I did. It payed off, I got a 97%!!!!! Brian has been warning others to stay off the autobahn.

Schnitzel Haus

We met some friends for dinner last night at the Schnitzel Haus. I got my plate and just stared at it in shock.

Hohenzollern Castle

We went to visit Hohenzollern Castle on Saturday.

View from the walk up the BIG hill.

Castle courtyard

In the dungeon

Brian dancing in the tunnels

Head Start Class

Jessica went to downtown Stuttgart with some folks from a head start class. It is a class to help with the basic German phrases & words to help you get around, order food in a restaurant or in a deli etc. On the last day of the class, you go on a field trip to Downtown Stuttgart. You get to learn all the ins and outs of using public transportation as well as all of the cool places to see. Frau Montes was our teacher. I am not too sure of her age, but she is close to 80. She was around during WWII. She is a fantastic lady with really neat stories and a wealth of knowledge.

At the end of the week long class, I finally figured out why Brian's German was so good, thanks Frau Montes. I must say ordering food is getting a lot easier :)

It snowed the morning of the trip, but was clear the remainder of the day.

Jessica & Frau Montes

Frauenkhopf

Went hiking on Sunday in Frauenkhopf. View from the hillside The vineyards

Walking path

View from the car on the way down the mountain.

Downtown Stuttgart

Went to Downtown Stuttgart on Saturday. Pretty city, so much to see. We had a great time! City Square

Inside court of a castle

The MarketPlatz - Fresh fruit and veggies from all around the world are sold here. Some of the produce looks fake!

Ice Skating, no we haven't gone yet....

The Polizei rounding up for the evening.

We climbed up a tree....well not a big one.

The ducks were really beautiful.