We were a little later to bed last night than we probably
should have been – we did watch a 3D movie.
However we still made it to the station to catch a train just
before 10am. The first place we went to
was Seebrugg at the eastern end of Lake Schluchsee. We did consider taking a boat trip on the
lake but just ended up taking photos instead…
We then caught the train to the city of Freiburg. We ended up talking to a student who was
conducting a survey for the rail company on train patronage. Consequently, we missed taking photos of the
passing scenery – not that taking photos from the train is entirely
successful. Often there are reflections
from the lights in the train and/or the sunlight from outside the train and
sometimes the windows are just plain dirty!
If Anna and I have failed to take photos, we are not above quoting John
Brierley, the author of one camino guide I have. He suggests not taking a camera on the
camino, so you’ll be able to live for the moment rather than memories. We’ve changed it a bit though, to saying “take
pictures with your mind”. But I still
like to take photos! I thought we would
be passing through the same area on our way back to Donaueschingen and could
take photos then – however it was getting dark.
We could see the passing scenery, but not keep a record of it!
In Freiburg we made our way to the tourist information centre
and got instructions on how to get to the Schauinsland cable car – a tram and a
bus, the price of which was covered by a KONUS (visitor) card we got from the
hotel.
The Upper Station of the cable car is at 1,220 metres which
affords a great view…
We had lunch at the café at the Upper Station. What does one eat for dessert when one is in
the Black Forest…
All in all, we had a great day. We are off to Hamburg tomorrow.
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