Ich liebe Deutschland! (I love Germany!)

I've been back from a two-week vacation in Germany for almost a week now, so it's time to start sharing some photos. According to my trusty iPhone, I took more than 1,600 photos while I was there, but relax, I won't bore you with all of them.
I'm starting today with about two dozen, to give you a taste of the wonderful time I had while I was there.
I had never been to Germany, and it's been a long time since I've used my high school German, but I brushed up a little online and my good friend who urged me to join him on vacation taught German (and math), so I wasn't worried.
I hope you enjoy these photos, and I'll share a few more during the next week or so.

 Taxiing away from Philadelphia International… All I could think of was that "Twilight Zone" episode!

We based out of Cologne -- Köln, in German -- and The Rhein is ever-present and beautiful.

 

But the Köln Dom, the cathedral, is breathtaking!

Fountains seem to be everywhere...

And we explored MANY churches...

We also went to Bonn, where Beethoven is ever-present...

And the university is amazing...

We also ventured to Düsseldorf, another amazing spot...

 The charm of these towns is so striking...

Köln boasts its own lock bridge, where those in love display their affection through these locks.

Köln and the Dom at night...

Hope you enjoyed these… that's it -- until next time!!