Sunday, October 7, 2012

the beautiful R H I N E river

I was a packed ten days of sightseeing with Uncle Neal and Aunt Cheryl. I think we gave them a good tour of Germany while we were able to see a few new spots at the same time.
There is so much to do and see here within just a short distance. It's never a question of if we can find something, but more of a question of what to do first.
Even after nearly two years here, our list of things to see remains very, very long.

Since the big boys Rhine River Prom cruise in May, I've wanted to check out this region of Germany. Less than an hour's drive to Bingen, this week was the perfect excuse to make the trip.
We lucked out with beautiful September weather. A little windy, but no rain and clear skies. The colors were just starting to change, the air a little crisp.

A four-hour cruise along the most beautiful part of the Rhine made for a perfect afternoon. The pictures describe it best. This above collage is just a sampling of the castles and ruins were were able to see.
With more castles than we could count, the river is lined with vineyards, quaint villages and beautiful churches. I love the old shutters and spots of color.

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