Schloss Linderhof

Today we dilly dallied around in the hotel until almost 11 am. We were trying to decide what to do. There are a few castles within driving distance from the hotel, so we decided to check one out. Let me tell you, the kids were not happy with the decision! "It won't be fun!" That is all we heard. So, of course, we ignored them. It was only about 30 minutes from the hotel to Schloss Linderhof, a castle built by Ludwig II after a visit to Versailles in 1876. It was built over a period of 8 years (1870-1878) by architect Georg Dollmann in the elaborate rococo style.
First comment, kinda like Graceland - SUPER SMALL. Second comment - absolutly beautiful. Jaxon was thrilled because every where you turned, there was something he could tie to Greek Mythology. There were frescos and statues of Cherubs. If nothing else, there were naked statues in almost every room. Skye really liked the "purple room". There was a waiting room area between the throne room and the bed chamber that was all lavender. It had a really pretty setee and mirrors and, again, lots of purple. I think Skye also enjoyed that everything was gilded with 24Karat gold. Everything! It was almost like Donald Trump had lived there, but in better taste.
We learned two really neat tidbits. First, there wasn't an open fire in any of the second floor fireplaces ever. King Ludwig II had duct work installed that worked a lot like central heating does today. Second, King Ludwig II had a dining table that could be lowered through the floor of his dining room straight below to the kitchen, filled with his food and raised back up to him. That is a great way to keep things piping hot!
We are SO coming back in the summer time so we can see everything green and in bloom. During the winter, alot of things are covered including a huge fountain in between the Palace and the Temple of Venus. There were also some places we couldn't go because of the snow, like the Grotto and Hundigs Hut. I have to say, it is a great feeling to hear, "I didn't think I would like it, but I had a really fun time!" It makes parenting so awesome.

Stay tuned for more of our adventures!