Great Day in Aachen

After touring northwest Belgium on Saturday, we crossed the border on Sunday and went to Aachen, Germany. The weather was beautiful and the town was a perfect place to spend the afternoon. We also had much great subetter luck in terms of eating! We found a nice little deli / bakery for lunch and had dinner at a pub. We each had a personal food favorite: Erin loved the ice cream, Andy enjoyed a fresh pretzel, and Ryan thought the schnitzel was schmackhafte (tasty)! And of courrse, we all enjoyed the bier too!

The main attraction in Aachen is Aachen Cathedral (creative name). Construction on the cathedral began in 790 and was home to Charles the Great when he was Emperor of Rome, and his remains are buried in the Palantinate Chapel. His throne still stands today in the Octagon.

Aachen almost has a midwestern, small-town feel. I think it is the combination of old town with technology and universities that are present. There was a high school orchestra playing on the square, some type of outdoor theatrical circus, artists painting, and overall a very friendly vibe.

This weekend we're off to Amsterdam - so stay tuned...

Prost!
Andy, Erin & Ryan