Idstein

Larry and Teresa Dewey hosted us on our first outing. On our way to Idstein and the Witches Tower, we stopped for a little hike in a beech forest. It was so quiet and and serene. 

There was a fellow who was filling his jugs with water from a spring near this covered bridge.

This was the Dewey's last weekend of their 23 month mission. 

Dave learned a lot under his tutoring as the new Area Mental Health Adviser.

The Crooked House

The history of these old towns is so mind boggling. The town of Idstein dates back to 1102.

The church dates back to the 14th Century. The painted ceiling is amazing.

 

The Witches Tower and it's many points of view.

 

 

A view from the TOP of the Witches Tower to the castle gardens. Lots and lots of stairs! 

Only one of the group decided to take the climb. It was gorgeous!

Now the fun begins ... Dave is in the drivers's seat for the first time since we arrived in Germany.

 He did a little reading up on the road signs, but as you can see from Larry's face, 

he's not too sure about how things will go. Note that Dave's head was basically touching the roof. 

It wasn't until the next day that we figured out how to lower the seat. 

Good news, we made it home safe and sound.