The Marktplatz or Market Square in Wittenberg, Germany with statues of Philipp Melanchthon to the right and Martin Luther to the left. The Renaissance-style white/gray building is the Town Hall or Rathaus. May 31, 2018

The statue of Martin Luther, is one of two prominent bronze statues (the other one is his friend, teacher and fellow reformer, Philip Melanchthon), in Wittenberg’s Market Square. Luther looms large in Wittenberg for writing his 95 Theses that started the Reformation in 1517 and basically challenged the very prominent Catholic Church in Rome and throughout Europe. May 31, 2018

Traveling on our own again. This time on the train heading to Wittenberg to explore where Martin Luther wrote his 95 Theses that started the Reformation in 1517. Being able to explore Europe on its extensive train system is one of the main reasons I enjoy coming here, along with its history, because having a car just isn’t necessary. May 31, 2018

The Protestant Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. For more than 300 years after 1507, the Castle Church was the University Church where professors, like Martin Luther and his fellow reformist Melanchthon, held services. May 31, 2018

Luther’s theses are engraved into the door of All Saints’ Church, Wittenberg. The Latin inscription above informs the reader that the original door was destroyed by a fire, and that in 1857, King Frederick William IV of Prussia ordered a replacement be made. The old wooden door entrance to the church burned and was replaced by this bronze door, cast in 1858, with the Latin text of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. May 31, 2018

Here they are, all of the Martin Luther 95 theses, posted on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, October 31, 1517. The doors you see now were put up in the 19th century (the original wooden doors are long gone, with the Middle Ages). The current doors are made of bronze and are engraved with all ninety-five theses. May 31, 2018

The interior of the Protestant Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. May 31, 2018

The statues on the altar of the Protestant Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, represents Christ together with the Apostles Peter and Paul. May 31, 2018

Martin Luther’s tomb by the altar and pulpit of the Protestant Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. There’s also a large bronze plate of Martin Luther affixed to the far wall. May 31, 2018

Martin Luther’s tomb by the altar and pulpit of the Protestant Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Enscribed on Luther’s tomb is: “Here is buried the body of the Doctor of Sacred Theology, Martin Luther, who died in the year of Christ 1546, on February 18th, in his hometown Eisleben, after having lived for 63 years, 2 months, and 10 days.” May 31, 2018

A close-up of the large bronze plate of Martin Luther affixed to the wall inside the the Protestant Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. May 31, 2018

My room at Hotel am Markt in Bacharach, Germany. Very alpine looking but has a big comfy bed and was quite roomy even though this penthouse beauty was at the very tippy top of the building with more than 100 steps to climb. May 22, 2018

My bathroom at Hotel am Markt in Bacharach, Germany. May 22, 2018

Another view of my room at Hotel am Markt in Bacharach, Germany. May 22, 2018

Grilled pork knuckle with sauerkraut and fries. May 23, 2018

Feet…not the most attractive thing to see after dinner, but this is what my right ankle looked like after a day of being on it. I’ve worn a support sock everyday and it did help. But the swelling isn’t painful. It does get a bit uncomfortable especially towards the end of the day. But I’m here and I’m moving. May 23, 2018.