Neuschwanstein and Hitlers Eagles Nest

Neuschwanstein - Ludwigs personal castle

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  FrFri Sept 24

o   Left Munich. Later start than intended because Alli was umm sleeping elsewhere ;),  but at least she came home unscathed. Drove about 2 hours southeast to Neuschwanstein. Surroundings were beautiful and castle was pretty impressive on the outside. Inside was only partially finished and what was finished was unbelievably (and almost disgustingly) ornate.  Several rumors surround Ludwig – not only was he thought to have liked men, it is also speculated that he was killed for his wasteful use of Bavaria’s dollars, as one can clearly see on the tour of the castle. A good overall experience, but it would be nice if we could find an older castle to tour.

King Ludwigs Childhood Castle

o   Drove towards the Eagle’s Nest. Stopped for dinner, as recommended by Fancy Pants, in some tiny, full of character German country town. Decided to free camp (aka park on the side of a residential road) in Berchtesgaden, a popular ski destination for the locals and the town just outside of the Eagle’s Nest.