altena.castle

 a brief stop at altena castle on your journey home.  it's a fine day and the walk to the castle was a pleasant one where

 you can see the valley and the river with puffy clouds, blue sky and green hill at the backdrop...

at the castle, you briefly visit the museum, there's not so much of interesting exhibition in there but the outlook of the castle from the various window is quite stunning...

 and obviously the stone crafted motif like two soldiers in their armor protecting the castle

at the main court yard, you ordered a curry wurst and enjoy it as lunch at one of the public rock table... it's a relaxing moment under the not too hot and fierce sun

 and like everyone else, you're also seizing your portion of vitamin d while take in the architecture of the surrounding

and there's a youth hostel at the other side of the castle too and apparently it's the oldest youth hostel in the world.  you won't mind staying here for a night but he thinks otherwise...