Heidelberg Monkey Business

For centuries a statue of a monkey stood near the bridge across the Necker River, holding a mirror.  It was supposed to remind people as they came into Heidelberg to remember where they came from, and that city and country folks are equal.  The original was lost in a war, but its replacement always attracts a crowd.  Legend says that if you touch the monkey's fingers you'll return to Heidelburg (must be true- this is my 5th visit!), if you touch the mirror you'll have wealth (must mean spiritual wealth...) and if you touch the little mice nearby you'll have many kids.  We stayed clear of the mice.