A cozy 90 min train ride from Frankfurt down south, brings you to the city of Heidelberg. A glimpse from train narrates a tale of this historical city. Tiny ancient wood houses with enclosed farms, packed between museums and churches, the river 'Neckar' cutting through the city, a captivating sight indeed. Heidelberg boasts an enviable history with the 18th century scientists like Bunsen (I 'm sure you heard the bunsen burner), Kirchoff, to name a few, hailing from this place. No wonder it is called the 'intellectual capital' of Germany. A quick lunch at Nordsee, I headed to the Heidelberg Castle. Took a tiring walk up the steep slope, I ended up in the castle ruins, courtesy the second world war. With water droplets seeping through the castle bricks, I managed a couple of shots down the stunning city below..
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