Our visit to the King's castles in Schwangau was followed by a two night stay at the camperstop in Nesselwang, a short 40km down the road. The sunny weather stayed with us and we were further blessed with a wonderful empty spot facing the Alpine foothills. Visible from our campsite was the ski lift which was in operation and taking people up the mountain. We learnt that there was a well visited cafe halfway up with good views. A decision was made to visit it the next day.
We duly cycled into town to find a bakery and see if it had a Lidl grocery store. Lidl's is a firm favourite as it has all the basics offered at good prices. We also discovered the town's thermal baths and this too was put on the 'to do' list. I may have mentioned before that thermal baths, Spa and Wellness centres are big business in Germany. All have different focus points, some have better swimming pools, some focus on saunas and hot rooms, some have rest/quiet areas and some have areas playing soothing music with exotic murals and soft lighting. It could be an interesting exercise touring the Spa's, Wellness centres, Thermal pools and what have you in Germany! Suffice to say that we enjoy going to them, enjoyed some more than others, but have found them all fun and relaxing. Most have ancillary outlets for food, drinks, shops selling bathing costumes and even one with a bakery and freshly made to order pizzas with free wi-fi hotspot - Erding near Munich.
I said to Joan all this peace and tranquillity is getting to me, how I miss the London Underground and the jostle for space, queueing in a supermarket, busy pavements crowded by tourists, buildings with stale air ....
Alpine foothills, such a tough life ....
Above Nesselwang, see the tables and chairs ....
.... would you leave without having a drink? Neither did we!
On the way down, in a similar bench seat.
It was here at Nesselwang that my 30 day Pay-as-you-Go Internet connection expired. The connection is by dongle or stick which you plug into your laptop and pre-paid for a designated period. The nearest place to renew this pay-as-you-go was Kempten, so off we went the next day and found a parking space near the bus station. I went off in search of the shop and found it some 10 minutes later, only to see Joan arrive telling me that a parking warden gave her 5 minutes to find me to move the motorhome. Apparently I was parked on what was part of the bus station. So back to the motorhome at a fast pace, finding the wardens waiting but quite patiently I have to say. No ticket was issued, I was given a map of the town showing parking places and directions and told to enjoy my holiday. Now how's that?! Perhaps the GB registration helped. Thank you to the parking wardens of Kempten!
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