Wachtenburg

The Spring weather is in full tilt, and after a long, cold gray weather it feels nice to be in the warm sun again. Today we day tripped over to Wachenheim an der Weinstraße, just a few minutes up the road.  They bost the region's most well know Sekt (sparkling wine) and also a castle ruins that sits in the hills above the town.  Great way to spend a warm spring day.

Above Wachenheim at Wachtenburg

Jazzy wanted a family picture too ;)

There's a tower above Wachtenburg, and when there's a tower we climb it....

...even when there are a lot of stairs. 

The ruins and local grape vines. 

The grape vines stretch as far as the eye can see. 

Wachentburg from above. 

The castle was hosting a fundraiser: Buy a balloon, sign a postcard with a return address, tie it on and let'er fly.  The one the comes back from the farthest distance wins. 

Even with the prospect of winning a prize, Jazzy had a hard time letting go. 

Goodbye balloon! 

Wait! Come back! 

Hiking back to the car. Dad always walks, but Jazz prefers to fly.