Mel and Wes Stories: Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany

Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle

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Lesson: Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria Setting the scene: The family flies to Berlin in Germany. Dad drives a company car south to Bavaria. They intend to visit the beautiful castle of Neuschwanstein. People in This Story: Dad; Hans; Mel; Mom; Wes Brand Name or Company Name item is in green. Slang terms are linked to the Slang Dictionary. Click on the term to view its meaning. "Speed Talk" is in pink; meaning is in [brackets]. Story: Dad: All right family, I promised you a trip to the Alps someday. We'll be there soon. Mel: Wow! It's like a dream come true. Thanks, Dad. This is a super vacation! Dad: It's not exactly a vacation for me. You get the fun and I get the work. Wes: That's tough eggs, Dad. But we know you can handle the job. Mom: Don't grouse, dear. You'll have time to enjoy some sight-seeing with us. Wes: Speaking of that, what is this place? Dad: The village of Schiltach in Baden-Wurttemberg. I know, it's out of the way, but I thought you'd like to see it. Mom: It's a lovely, quaint town. [Later, they arrive in Bavaria. Dad takes another slight detour to view Bartholomae Church. Three days pass before he has time to take the family on the Neuschwanstein outing. Hans, a friend from a major German university, goes with them.] Mel: This is Great! I need a picture with Wes. Hans: Prince Ludwig of Bavaria spent too much money to build Neuschwanstein Castle. After his death, Bavaria became part of a united Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm. Wes: How come it looks so familiar to me? Hans: [Laughing] That is because Walt Disney used this as a model for his Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. Mom: Hans, was this the only castle Ludwig constructed? Hans: Nein. [German language for "no"] He earlier built one at Linderhof. Mom: Oh, the inside is fabulous, too! I certainly like this Singers Hall. The wood carving in his bedroom likewise is exquisite! Dad: The Bavarian Alps serve as a fantastic backdrop for this castle. You'll get a better view of the Alps on our trip next week. Wes: That's right. We get another chance to ride the rails. [Dad takes the family from Germany by train to visit Switzerland. Click here to see the following story: Mountain Wonderland.]