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	John Mascavage Jr. & III's: Tour of Germany - Neuschwanstein -
This is actually from a postcard of the castle taken in the fall, and the real thing is every bit as breathtaking.		Journal: From Munich we traveled further south to Neuschwanstein - home of the fairytale castle of "Mad" King Ludwig II - and this castle is right out of a fairytale, simply amazing. The castle was constructed with thoughts of medieval times, but it was fitted with modern conveniences - a telephone, hot/cold running water, a plate warmer fed by warm air from the stove, and many other features well beyond most newly built homes of the times, much less a stone castle.
Another postcard shot, this time set in the winter with fog over the lake below.
Yes we did take some pictures of our own. This is a shot of the lake below the castle (the castle is above and behind us to the left).
Another shot of the lake and distant peaks.
I took this shot to capture the reflection of the peak in the lake.
This is the family's summer home - Hohenschwangau Castle. It sits on a hill just opposite and lower than Neuschwanstein. Apparently foreigners are still not welcome visitors at the summer home.
Another view of the Hohenschwangau.
A final look before we hike up to Neuschwanstein.
A distant view of Neuschwanstein taken from the parking lot.
Another view as we approach the trailhead.
The trail winds around below the castle, slowly gaining altitude. We walked, but you could go in a horse-drawn carriage.
This shot is taken through the main gate used to enter Neuschwanstein.
A open area just inside the gate where we wait for a tour to start - that is me in the shadow ion front of the tree.
A look at the wall and gate used to enter the castle.
Unfortunately you are not permitted to take pictures while inside the castle, which is a pity because it is an amazing mix of murals, hidden passages, and wood work. This graphic at right is one I found searching online to give you taste of what is inside.
Behind the castle is a trail that takes you further up the hillside for a bird's eye view. This shot is taken from that trail looking down into a gorge and small waterfall below.
My dad on the trail heading upward..
A shot of the Mary Bridge - the trail leads over this bridge and further up the hillside.
A shot of the castle from a more parallel view.
A little more close up.
Looking down onto the lake and distant peaks from the trail.
Looking down onto the lake and distant peaks from the trail.
Looking down onto Hohenschwangau Castle.
A more bird's eye view of Neuschwanstein - taken from the trail above it.
A more bird's eye view of Neuschwanstein and the surroundings.
A good angle to see the layout of the castle.
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