Neuschwanstein

So that's one off my bucket list, I had always dreamt of going to see Neuschwanstein (new-swan-stone) castle, but I never dreamt I would get the opportunity so soon.  One of Ben's friends has moved to the beautiful Erlangen, which we were more than giddy to see but then when Ben said we'd be renting a car to drive to the castle I did pee a lil'. Special thanks to them for inviting us and taking us to such gorgeous places. We had the most amazing long weekend, and we couldn't have wished for better weather when we went to Neuschwanstein on the Friday. The scenery alone was simply breathtaking. 

We had the tour inside the castle through the handful of  completed rooms, King Ludwig's II bedroom was my favourite it had the most amazing carved bed you've ever seen and a swan for a facet! Apparently there are two secret doors - one for his loo and the other for bed linen - not very dramatic but still exciting nonetheless. 

If you follow me on instagram you will know I finally got my mitts on an Edwardian day dress, so it seem entirely appropriate to wear to the castle. Benji's beard is so ginger and magical ain't it?

All in all I want to emigrate to Germany, don't get me started on supermarkets over there, fricking pastries to die for! Don't worry I have more sight seeing snaps to share aha.

Auf Wiedersehen kittens

Holiday Snaps Part 110

Here's the last lot of my Dartmouth holiday snaps I promise! The above jumper I just had to share with you, its topshop but do feel its very Ginger Rogers, you can't quite make out but there are stars on it, how very nautical am I. 

The old newspaper cutting covered ceiling is from Alfresco's a lovely breakfast bar.  

This place was a church duh, and is now a gorgeous restaurant, The Apprentice. The concept is training local long term unemployed and training them up to cook, and I can testify they can indeed cook. Pumpkin stuffed tortellini with a shallot butter was my dish, dribble. 

 This is me looking like a bag lady which occurs quite a lot, the skirt is a new 1950s eBay find it fits perfectly, and has little Austrian pipers on it. 

Lola looking gorgeous as usual, the playsuit is Their Nibs, wish they did adult clothes. 

This is another dream house

These little morsels of heaven are from French bakery Saveurs

 This is Derek the duck he wanted to get on the castle boat with me, I told him I was already taken. 

That divine white building with black roof used to be a hotel and is now empty, would love to buy it. Stayed in there years ago and it was so beautiful in the turret room such a shame.

Here's the back of it, as I know you are intrigued by gorgeous abandoned buildings.

Dartmouth Castle

Apologies for the deluge of photos!