I wasn’t prepared for the magnitude of the wine growing region around Stuttgart. We’ve seen vineyards in Sonoma, Napa, even in Arizona near Sonoita. But here, there is mountain after mountain after mountain carpeted with vineyards as far as the eye can see.
Miguel drove us through the cobblestoned roads to find Collegium Wirtemberg winery where we enjoyed an break from wanderings earlier in the day.
What a fulfilling afternoon sitting in the shade of the winery’s back deck, watching a big bumblebee, sipping some trollinger wine and just visiting!
Earlier in the day we ventured out to the tiny town of Esslinger, which was left pretty intact during the War. The churches (and there are many) and the old homes, even the ramparts are beyond gorgeous.
We entered two, side by side churches, St. Dyonisius (yeah, Dio!) and the adjacent St. Paul church and monastery from the 1200s.
They are great examples of the work from so many centuries ago.
Just outside the churches is the city wall, I think. Sure looked like it.
Within the city walls are ancient homes used today for residences and businesses. The Neckar river runs through the town and the whole thing looks like a fairy tale. We walked around St. Dyonisius and found our way on a wine trail.
Speaking of walking and trails and churches, I couldn’t help but notice a sign giving directions for walking El Camino to Santiago de Compostela. Tina and Diana you are with me!
Time to go to the grocery store to see if there is any way to cook up Mexican food for dinner. This is our last night with Miguel. Tomorrow is a travel day to Paris for an overnight stay and then a flight home. I miss my Serta… or rather my Tuft and Needle!
~Rosana
Ordinary Gente 