In Fussen we had to actually catch a bus ride to the next town, where King Ludwig II built his Castle Neuschwanstein. It was never completed because after 17 years, he was declared mentally ill, and the next day was found mysteriously floating in a lake.
The castle, and especially its surrounding countryside, mountains, and waterfall are beautiful! The romantic fairytale castle, only 100 years old - though real - came across to me as a replica. Compared to all the ancient places we had just experienced in Italy, the castle was mostly gradeur in a layer of paint. Ironically, the castle inspired Walt Disney's idea of his castle, but I wouldn't be surprised if Disneyland inspired King Ludwig, since the whole thing had that "staged" feel. (Backwards timeframe though.)
It's such a gorgeous day that we can't complain about another 2-hr train ride through the green sprawling countryside back to Munchen. Interesting tidbit here - next time you're in Germany, and your parents tell you not to play on the train tracks, you might want to heed their advice ... I just pee'd all over the tracks! "Flushing" just opens up the toilet to the ground below!
We couldn't spend the rest of our euro today because all the stores are closed on Sunday, even souvenir stores! We walked through town on our way to the bier garden in English Gardens. The whole town was out and about! We had a variety of German food and beer all day long.
We are staying near the Marienplatz at Pension am Jakobsplatz.
I agree, Bavaria is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. I can't imagine anyone from there migrating anywhere. We toured Hohenschwann Castle, just across the hill from the 'Magic Castle'. Have a safe uneventful trip home.
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