Family Mellmann

  We enjoyed a leisurely start to this day. Jörg and I went to the grocery store for breakfast supplies and had a quiet breakfast at home. After breakfast we spent some time trying to figure out how to get hot water for showers (note to self…never think you’re being clever by trying to set up something complicated…remember to KISS; Keep It Simple Stupid.  We had to call the owner to help. Our last troubleshooting effort of the day was sorting out international electric converters for charging phones and iPads.  We use these things every day for maps, routing to dinner and shopping, and of course photos and keeping you all updated (though tardy I may be).  Once sorted out, we ventured out to see stuff. Patrick navigated us to a castle, Menlo Castle.  Several sources date the original tower house to 1569, and it was recorded as being occupied by a Thomas Colman in 1574.  The castle was home to the Blake family for several centuries until it was destroyed by fire in the early 20th century