Hi Mummy,
originally we had planned that I would leave today. But than my next host from Italy sent a message that she is on vacation at the moment, I would better come in about two weeks. So I have a bit more time here in Remscheid.
Today it was foggy in the morning. When Katja went to work she took me with her. We could hardly see the city hall!
This is the city hall, not only hidden in the fog but also behind a scaffolding 
The lion is the heraldic animal of Remscheid. He is holding a basketball hoop on one side.
The weather became much better until noon. In the afternoon we took a walk with one of Katja's friends in the outskirts of Remscheid, often rural areas. This one also, with meadows and horses and lovely gardens.
From here we walked towards river Wupper. Along the path we found some rocks with engraved boardgames, Nine Men's Morris here.
We crossed river Wupper here, there is a bridge close to a lovely restaurant.
We followed the path along the river, uphill and downhill, with steep rocks.
Himalayan Balsam is growing everywhere.
We had to walk for about half an hour until we reached Germany's highest railway bridge, Muengsten Bridge. This bridge is about 480 m long and 107 m tall, overspanning the valley of river Wupper. It is connecting Remscheid and the neighbour city Solingen. It was built in late 19th century. At the moment it is closed for railway traffic, due to extensive restauration work. A leisure park was built under the bridge a few years ago. There are lawns for relaxing, a crazy golf course, games for kids, two restaurants and fantastic playgrounds in the forest.
We walked uphill than to the abutment of the bridge on Remscheid's side of the valley. This path is not very common, like Katja told us. We had a great view into the bridge from here.
This was a very interesting trip.
Bye
Shesh
