Road trip north, part 14

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is an attractive walled medieval town in Germany. We read about it and were sort of on the fence about visiting because it is rumored to be a little too perfect, maybe a little Disneyesque, and quite touristy. However, we were nearby, so we figured we'd take a look. It turned out to be charming. If it were any more cute, it would be too much, but it reached just the right level of appealing in a medieval town way. We did not feel as if we were in Orlando, Florida.

The main square at night:



This street view shows some of the well maintained houses and shops. Although you can't see it in the photo, some of the buildings are half-timbered, and others feature pretty ironwork.



The valley below and the town above:



There is a covered walkway on the city wall, perfect for a rainy day.



Rothenburg's Night Watchman is a legendary tour guide and funny storyteller, even though the story topics include plague, siege, and war. Be sure not to miss his tour if you visit this town.



We tried delicious toffee-like cookies at a bakery. The counterman called them "florentines," although we don't remember seeing anything like this in Florence. Sorry, no photo, but I highly recommend you try one.