Burg Eltz with Ann and Aunt Brigid!

Ann (aka Nana) and Aunt Brigid flew in yesterday to visit for a few days before they head north to Dusseldorf.  On our first full day together, we decided to check out Burg Eltz.  It is about a two hour drive from here and the weather seemed like it may actually cooperate (a rarity lately!). 

We parked as close as we could.  Now, where is this castle?

Ah, here it is!  Literally in the middle of no where!  So pretty!

Girl shot!

 

Crossing the moat!

Exploring the exterior.

Enjoying a bratwurst while waiting on our tour to begin.

Castle courtyard.

Group shot.  Waiting on our tour to begin.

 

No pics allowed inside the castle.  However, I managed to sneak this one in!  The kitchen.

 

Another courtyard shot.

Taryn checks out the castle.

Yup, this is cool!

Just loved how the castle was built into the rock.

Just chillin'.

Family shot!

The girls with Nana.

Who needs to use the shuttle when you can walk UPHILL back to the car?

Leena and I wait for Greg, Nana, Taryn and Aunt Brigid to catch up.

The drive back home.  Just LOVE this!

Lunch time!

Cool castle we passed on the way home.  It's not even on the map!  I just love how there are castles everywhere!