October 3rd, is a national holiday in Germany, in view of German Unity Day. It is recognized as the day when the formal reunification process was initiated. I was always under the impression that the Berlin wall was brought down on this day, but, I was surprised to know, that actually happened on the 9th of November, 1990. Seems 9/11 wasn't a suitable day to celebrate, as, it was also an anniversary of a Nazi pro gam on Jews.
Any holiday in Germany means, half the population is driving on the autobahn for a vacation!. And this holiday, we were not to be left behind!. It was our only prospective sunny day in the week!.
We made a short, frugal day trip to Bodensee, situated about 2 hours from our place. Traffic on the autobahn, always frustrates my husband!- surprising for someone who has driven for more than half his life on the chaotic roadways of India!. My toddler son was no less irritated, having being strapped in his car seat for a greater part of the journey.
We finally made it to Bodensee, at noon. Our destination was Unter-Uhldingen, a quite village on the lake shore, that boasts of a Bronze-Age habitat museum.
But first, our priority on reaching there was feeding our famished stomachs!. There were a number of "ristorante(s)" and "gaustehaus'"along our walk to the lake shores. I love the way, the menu for the day is scribbled on a chalk-board at the entrance of the restaurants- you can go in only if you want the food and have the money!. Fish seems to be the entree of choice for all the places. However, we stuck to pizzas and ice-cream at a surprisingly deserted Italian cafe. The "Apfel schorle" (apple juice) was the pick of our meal- it was delicious!.
Stomachs full, we perched on the pebbled banks of the lake and immersed the view. Splendid sight!. The sun was just right. The waters were sparkling blue. Ducks waddled in the waters, occasionally diving whole into the waters and then resurfacing again. Sea-gulls flew overhead. The Swiss shores were diametrically opposite to where we sat, but were clouded in mist. Yachts drifted lazily on the waters. An occasional speed-boat or cruise ship completed the events on the lake. Simple and laid-back.
My toddler son was engaged in a play ground near the banks. After a while, we went for a walk around the lake.
We wrapped our trip, with a visit to a Tractor museum, nearby. I love the way they have museums for everything here!. The tractor museum was a great place to get some in-sight into centuries old farming practices in Europe. It had some wonderful collection of tractors, from John Deeres' to Maser Fergusons'. Also, picked up some super tasty Bodensee apples for 1kg=1euro at an unattended house sale near the museum!. Love the trust in people these country folk have!.
Any holiday in Germany means, half the population is driving on the autobahn for a vacation!. And this holiday, we were not to be left behind!. It was our only prospective sunny day in the week!.
We made a short, frugal day trip to Bodensee, situated about 2 hours from our place. Traffic on the autobahn, always frustrates my husband!- surprising for someone who has driven for more than half his life on the chaotic roadways of India!. My toddler son was no less irritated, having being strapped in his car seat for a greater part of the journey.
We finally made it to Bodensee, at noon. Our destination was Unter-Uhldingen, a quite village on the lake shore, that boasts of a Bronze-Age habitat museum.
But first, our priority on reaching there was feeding our famished stomachs!. There were a number of "ristorante(s)" and "gaustehaus'"along our walk to the lake shores. I love the way, the menu for the day is scribbled on a chalk-board at the entrance of the restaurants- you can go in only if you want the food and have the money!. Fish seems to be the entree of choice for all the places. However, we stuck to pizzas and ice-cream at a surprisingly deserted Italian cafe. The "Apfel schorle" (apple juice) was the pick of our meal- it was delicious!.
Stomachs full, we perched on the pebbled banks of the lake and immersed the view. Splendid sight!. The sun was just right. The waters were sparkling blue. Ducks waddled in the waters, occasionally diving whole into the waters and then resurfacing again. Sea-gulls flew overhead. The Swiss shores were diametrically opposite to where we sat, but were clouded in mist. Yachts drifted lazily on the waters. An occasional speed-boat or cruise ship completed the events on the lake. Simple and laid-back.
My toddler son was engaged in a play ground near the banks. After a while, we went for a walk around the lake. We wrapped our trip, with a visit to a Tractor museum, nearby. I love the way they have museums for everything here!. The tractor museum was a great place to get some in-sight into centuries old farming practices in Europe. It had some wonderful collection of tractors, from John Deeres' to Maser Fergusons'. Also, picked up some super tasty Bodensee apples for 1kg=1euro at an unattended house sale near the museum!. Love the trust in people these country folk have!.
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