Neuschwanstein
Bidding farewell to my travel companion's parents in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, we headed off to a place which requires its visitors to be in the most physical fitness conditions. Our next stop was Neuschwanstein Castle, in F ue ssen, Southern Bavaria. The name literally means New Swan Stone and the castle was visualized and built under King Ludwig II, unfortunately the King did not live to see the completion of the whole castle. The next best thing is to fill the void which was what his successors did after the King's death. Just a couple of weeks after the King's untimely departure to the netherworld, his castle was opened for public viewing. The King was somewhat a recluse but definitely a tasteful blue blood as we gazed through the living room, bedroom and kitchen decor. The palace definitely gave an overview to royal lifestyle. Sorta like MTVs Crib. Fighting off the flocks of Oriental tourists, we were taken back with the consistency of the building's colourful...