Lichtenstein: Pit Stop

    One of my suggestions/requests for our trip was to make a pit stop in the small country of Lichtenstein (61 square miles) just so I could check it off my list. Our stop was certainly quick. It took us about half a day to see all of the tourist destinations the country had to offer. 


This was our first stop, Vaduz Castle, the current
residence of the Prince of Lichtenstein.

Of course, I got to meet the prince. It was such an honor.


The castle did have this really beautiful walk nearby 
and we had a lot of fun exploring Lichtenstein. Pretty sure we saw 
most of it in our half mile walk.

This little guy did a fine job guarding one of Lichtenstein's
most precious historical sites (precious because its one of probably five)

He even drew blood. 

A beautiful view.

Oh, I guess this one is pretty nice too. 

   So in the end, it was an adventurous little pit stop (and a pretty cute one too, I will admit). We even got to watch the royal guard yell at a lady in a wheelchair for getting too close the castle walls. I would count this one a success because I will never feel the need to visit Lichtenstein again. :) 

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