my life is full of castles.

yes, it really is. and full of cats, too. and nature. and i love it.

one month ago we made a castle trip at its best: kochberg palace & ranis castle were on our agenda. it contained everything that i love about our trips: old buildings in idyllic sceneries, cats, history, nature and good food. the day started out cloudy and ended up very sunny.

spring was still in its early stage.

everything is ephemeral.

and then there was this cat. he saw me, ran to me, and wanted to be cuddled. it was almost love at first sight.

he followed us around, but eventually stayed behind.

kochberg palace. i've never been to this castle before. it was also very hidden, a true gem in southern thuringia.

liebhabertheater ( a very small theatre ).

and the second cat of the day, climbing down vines.

and anticipating tender loving care.

quite a beauty.

in front of the castle this motorcycle waited for us to be admired.

the whole village großkochberg was so old and medieval in its appearance. it felt like we were thrown back in time.

the next castle was in ranis: ranis castle. situated high up on cliffs.

there was a cavern you could go into right UNDER the castle - the ilsenhöhle.

and that was when the next cats had their appearance. two black friends.

watching out for its companion.

there he is. they seemed very close.

salutatory kisses.

torture methods.

castle kitchen.

the view was incredible.

the small town ranis.

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