Good Morning All!!!
So we went to Koln again and YAY we didn't get lost!! When we went to Koln last time we didn't get to walk around all that much because it took so long to get there. This time was so much better!!! Koln is know for many things one main thing it is known for is their Gothic style Cathedral. We saw it from a far last time and said we would come back to see it. From a far it was cool looking but WOW it wasn't just cool it was breath taking. I have never seen something that amazing before. There are no words to describe how incredible the architecture is and the fact it was built in the 14th century. The history of the place, the fact it has lasted two world wars even being bombed and it still stands as magnificent as it is unbelievable. We bought tickets to see the treasury and to walk up the tower. We couldn't take pictures of the treasury but it was amazing. After seeing all those things we walked around the cathedral to the entrance to the tower. There is no lift to the tower only stairs. In the pictures (the link is below) there is a picture of me on a spiral staircase THIS is the only stair case up and down. As you are climbing the narrow stairs you are passing people coming down. Since I am claustrophobic this was hard for me. I don't even like elevators. But I sucked it up and climbed. This is a tall tower not one of the small ones it has 533 stairs to the top and there isn't much ventilation so it was HOT, not the best smelling (some people we have noticed don't like to wear deodorant), and cramped. I have to say that all those stairs were worth the stunning view we got to see and seeing it together.
After seeing the cathedral we had lunch on the stairs out front then did some exploring. We walked around the square, streets, saw the train station right there and then went back to the car to head the aquarium store for more fishies.
We lost two fish out of the school of fish which we have named the "goonies" so we replaced them. We bought a goby who is white with yellow spots and he cleans the sand on the bottom. His name is Gordon. We also bought a blenny who is named Paul because he looks like a little alien. He has eyes that move like a lizard he is brown, tan and cream he also had eye lashes (too cute). He is hard to find in the tank because he blends in very well. We are happy that our tank is coming along so well. Count so far 6 "goonies', Fred, Paul, and Gordon. Oh and also we bought two corals.
Another great weekend! I'm excited to start planning next weekend!
Love you all!!
Heather
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