Mespelbrunn Wasser Schloss

We never did make it to the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany mainly because it was way off the beaten track.  We debated and in the end, my step mother suggested a smaller, but very beautiful “wasser schloss” or water castle in Mespelbrunn that was merely an hour away by car.  Mespelbrunn is a medieval castel surrounded by a water moat and is gorgeous – and if you can believe it still occupied by descendants of the original family who first built it in 1412.

Ron and Me at Mespelbrunn

The fees paid to tour the castle fund the upkeep and maintenance of the compound which must be astromomical and of course, the wing that is occupied is not accessible to the public.  What is so cool about this small castle is that many of the original furnishings are still in the residence including weaponry, living, dining, bedroom, chapel and game room furnishings and accessories.  It really is incredibly picturesque – I can’t begin to do the place justice.

On the grounds of Mespelbrunn

Meanwhile, I didn’t get into the studio yesterday and made a trip to the mall instead.  It seemed like a good place to stay cool and I actually needed something there that I haven’t seemed to find anywhere else.  Today is the day, however, that I intend to make some new work.  I dreamt about clay last night and need to work in the garagio in the morning before the day gets too hot.

Looking out from the interior courtyard of the castle

With that, I’m keeping this post short today-

Cynthia

Mespelbrunn Cafe – the day would not have been complete without kaffee und kuchen eaten alfresco