University town Tuebingen

January 2008

Subject: University town Tuebingen

Tuebingen, an old university town on the Neckar in Mid-January; today was Fastnacht = ancient ritual of chasing out the winter; we will send next time photos from that ancient ritual . Greetings from Ziggy and Richey

Tuebingen on the Neckar

Typical Street in Old Town Tuebingen:

Richey was fascinated by this little room between the houses

Ziggy is happy in these medieval surroundings

City Hall built in 15th century (later decorations and renovations)

Narrow passages and stairs between houses

each upper story protruding over lower one:

some taxes were calculated by groundf-loor footage

Balcony for major announcements & official declarations

Official reception in Rathaus (city Hall)