These are the pan fried potatoes at Hamburger Stadtkrug in Hamburg, Germany…they come in a skillet with onions and bacon bits. They were pretty yummy too. May 18, 2018

We did a little exploring on our own yesterday before we met with our Rick Steves guide and tour group. And, one of the things we did, as recommended by Anne is the Currywurst. We didn’t make it to the Reeperbahn but we did sample the local Hamburg cuisine at MoGrill. Currywurst is basically a sausage with the Hamburg version of curry sauce. (Tammy, me and Alice) May 19, 2018

Currywurst from MoGrill in Hamburg is cut up sausage with a local curry sauce and topped with sprinkled with some curry powder. Not one of my favorites, but happy to try the local cuisine…Tammy and I Alice enjoyed it. May 19, 2018

The Bucket Man artwork or Hans Hummel, the legendary end of the line water-carrier in Hamburg can be seen at the Central Train Station. Before the local water system was introduced in Hamburg in 1848, Wassertragen (lit. carrying water) was a popular profession. One of these ‘Wasserträger’ became a famous symbolic figure for the city. He was originally born as Johann Heinrich Bentz on January 21st, 1787, but people called him Hans Hummel instead. Nobody’s exactly sure, but historians assume that Bentz got his nickname by moving into the apartment of soldier Daniel Christian Hummel after his death. The real Hummel was much-loved by the kids in the streets for his adventurous war stories.May 19, 2018

Our selfie at the Elbie…as Alice, Tammy and I ride up the escalator to the Elbphilharmonie observation deck. Elbie, as the locals call her, is the grand glassy exterior with a wavy roof line along Hamburg’s harbor.May 20, 2018

Tammy and Alice taking their food photos at Ola Lisboa, a Portuguese restaurant in the Portuguese quarter in Hamburg. May 20, 2018

After the group walking tour and boat ride, the three of us were starving. Since we were in Hamburg’s Portuguese quarter, we decided to have a Portuguese lunch at Ola Lisboa in Hamburg. May 20, 2018

On the group boat tour through Hamburg’s canals and harbour. May 20, 2018

Me on a walking bridge overlooking the canals of the the Speicherstadt or ‘City of Warehouses’ in Hamburg’s port area. May 20, 2018

Another early morning start. I’m on the tour bus and ready to go to our next adventure. Leaving Munden and heading to Cologne. May 22, 2018

Our group selfie, Alice, me and Tammy, in the Marktplatz or Market Square in Wittenberg, Germany, home and resting place of Martin Luther, the father of the Protestant Reformation. May 31, 2018

Last night our tour group had dinner at the Donisl, known for its traditional Bavarian food, in Munich’s Marienplatz and enjoyed the local musical talents of the four young men of the Eurumer Banditen. May 25, 2018

And, the fun evening began with a pretzel bread and salad at the Donisl restaurant in Munich, Germany. Where else does your salad come with a very delicious pretzel bread? May 25, 2018

And, the main course…well pork knuckle of course with a potato soufflé at the Donisl restaurant in Munich. May 25, 2018

The Theatine Church of St. Cajetan and the logia both located in Munich’s Odeonplaz square. The Theatine Church of St. Cajetan is a Catholic church that was built from 1663 to 1690. May 26, 2018

The Ornate Chapel inside the Munich Residence palace in Munich, Germany, was the private oratory of Duke Maximilian I and his consort. Dedicated in 1607, the chapel contains a collection of precious relics. May 26, 2018

The decorative floors of the Ornate Chapel inside the Munich Residence palace in Munich, Germany, made for a nice feet selfie. Didn’t wear my compression sock today, and my foot, especially both sides of my ankle were swollen. May 26, 2018