Frankfurt Heat

Another beautiful day in Frankfurt. A big blue sky greeted us this morning and was promising to be with us all day.

We had another beautiful German breakfast before it was  decided to brave the heat of the day and explore further in Frankfurt. 

So off to town we went, parked up before Dirk and Brigitte took us into the old centre of Frankfurt. Much of this centre has been reconstructed since the war but it has been done in a style that would have been seen in the Middle Ages.  

The square in the old town of Frankfurt.

The old town had plenty of activities associated with it today - we saw three weddings just the short time we were there. Interesting to note the customs here - this would have been the civil side of the wedding and some times the religious side happens later in the day or the next day. 

One of the early weddings.

It was noted too that the bubbly was flowing out in the square soon after the civil ceremony was completed. 

Champagne being poured just outside the Rathaus where the ceremony had been conducted.

We had a change of pace for around the corner was the Paulskirche - the former Lutherian church where the first democratic national German parliament was held. Inside was the story of the church and the story of how the National Parliament of Germany first came about in 1849. Although the building was bombed in 1944 it was one of the first buildings to be reconstructed after the war. 

The Paulskirche - and first parliament meeting place. 

Our next stop was the Frankfurt Cathedral where precious alter pieces and carvings decorated the walls. These valuable historic relics would have been well hidden during the war years so they wouldn't be damaged during bombining. 

Glimpse of the cathedral from the old town.

A valuable altar piece. 

After this we crossed the river to visit one of the old famous suburbs of Frankfurt - Sachsenhausen. Dirk and Brigitte lead us to a very traditional Frankfurt restaurant to have a very Franfurt/Hessen meal. 

Apple cider with schnitzel and herb based sauce and pan baked potatoes - it was delicious. 

The inner courtyard restaurant. 

Four very hot walkers - 37.5 degrees

After lunch we wandered further around Sachsenhausen looking at the traditional pubs, restaurants and housing.

The heat of the day finally caught up with us so we left for the cooler climate of the air conditioned car. 

We spent another pleasant evening with Dirk and Brigitte before a pre-midnight bed time! 

Another great day.

Dirk and Butch - note the beautiful photo graph on the wall behind - Dirk's professional work,