My first taste of Germany was a small town in the center of the country called Einbeck. Einbeck is a medieval village which traces its roots as a thriving merchant village in the 1300's. Most famous for its beer, the town lends its name to a local brewery-Einbecker, which has been brewing in the area for over 600 years! I had the chance to take part in the local wares, and enjoyed a nice Einbecker pilsner. The town is also distinictive for its timber framed architecture. Note the wide archway...these were used to transport brewing vessels through town.
While I enjoyed the town on my short stay, leaving Einbeck proved to be a bit of an adventure. The taxi was due at 0430 to get me to Hannover (an hour away and the nearest airport) for my 0700 flight. Unfortunitly for me, the front desk was not open at this time of the morning, and the innkeepers lock up for the night....by locking the guests into the hotel. Much confusion and a moment of panic ensued when the taxi driver appeared and I had no way OUT of the hotel. I finally managed to wake the innkeeper (much to his unpleasure, and I am sure I was called a few things in German that I care not to understand), the innkeeper took my room key from me..which was a true key....and used it to open the front door. I am embarrassed to say that I had not thought of that as an option, but I guarentee that I will not forget it.
I would like to return to Einbeck when I have a bit more free time to enjoy, and perhaps pay a visit to the brewery. However, I think I might need to find a new hotel.......
Off to Mannheim and Heidelberg!
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