After a good night’s sleep in the centre of Nuremberg, I left early this morning in the direction of Dresden. Breakfast was a simple continental fare of bread and jam [Although I did get a hard boiled egg too, but wasn't sure what to do with it. Locally, I understand you cut it up and put it on bread. This is similar to such food architecture in Denmark, where I lived for a few years.] and I wanted to catch a few sights before heading out.
Nuremberg is famous for many things, but the Nazi uprising of the 20′s and 30′s carved the most memorable images for most. To the south east of the city centre is the Deutsches Stadion (“German Stadium”). This is a vast area, surrounding lakes and buildings that were used every year for the Nazi party rallies. The seated area alone held 400,000 people. Hitler’s intention, when he had won the war, was to hold all future Olympic games there. (Obviously, only the Aryan nation need apply.)
 Despite my better judgement, this is impressive. |
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Nuremberg is also the host of the Nuremberg International Toy Fair. In 2011, more than 79,000 people attended from all over the world across the six days. If it’s food you are interested in, you can get a great Bratwurst here.
More toll money from my budget, as I need to make today’s destination quickly. I am going to Meistersdorf (Now merged with Mistrovice), my wife’s ancestral home in Czech Republic. It doesn’t actually show up on Google maps, so could you put in a word Anna? Should arrive about 12:30 for lunch. ps. The camper van is doing well, but could do with better heating in this heavy weather. Lovely sound from the engine though.