Art & Architecture Trip - Day 34

Someone tried to call at 0400 this morning - I hope it wasn't Dad... Besides this thought, I had lots of fun today. After breakfast - and after we dropped Stephan off at Bensberg, Frau Johland and her mother drove me to Olpe. It is a large, old town from the 1200s that is situated on the Biggesee (a river, actually, that was dammed up several years ago to form a large lake). We then drove to a special swimming center and I swam in a natural water area for the first time this summer (I miss the ponds and lakes from home!). After I had fun for awhile, we went to a castle across the lake. It was actually built by Engelbert II, Count of Schlossburg (see earlier part of trip). We had pie there and enjoyed the pretty view and weather. I think this was the best day, weatherwise, that I have seen since I got here. After a delicious supper at home, I went over to Christof's to play Skat again - I am learning quickly.