So Covid is still ruling the day, so to speak, and that means no flying anywhere for the autumn holidays. We had plans to meet some friends to enjoy some good Chinese food in a restaurant just a hop across the border, which gave us the idea to go a day earlier, drive a tiny bit further and explore a town we have not been to before. We went to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
It’s a lovely university town and it made me miss my university days very much. We love the atmosphere and feel of the old town. The wonderfully modern glass covered university library stands out among the old buildings and yet it felt like it belonged. We walked past students gathering in groups, chatting and enjoying the open spaces, as well as an evening music/dance event. Of course, we saw students doing things only students would do, such as walking up the metal supports of an overhead bridge and sitting at the top to have a chat. The architecture of the old town is lovely and wandering around it was just enchanting.
Of course, we were in Germany so for dinner we went to a local brew house to enjoy a typical German meal. The food was yums and the beer was, according to the husband, good. The son tried a beer mixed with a sweet syrup which was interesting. The brew house is called Martin’s Bräu and it had a very buzzy ambience, and a long queue, however, it was worth the wait.
There is one downside to staying at a hotel with a pool and a spa during a pandemic; that is these facilities are closed 😦 But the hotel was nice and comfortable, and breakfast was good. Because of the current health and safety requirements, all the cold meats, fruits etc were individually plated and wrapped in plastic wrap, and we had to follow the arrows when walking through the buffet. i like the little glass containers the fruits came in.
Here are some photos for you to enjoy:
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