Cruisin the Rhine

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We spent the morning up on the sun deck enjoying the sunshine with 25 degree temperatures.  Boris, our Activities Director, carried on a non stop commentary about the sights and the scenery as we slowly made our way along the Rhine.  As of about 9:00 am we have left the Main River behind.  We will be navigating the Rhine until we finish in Amsterdam.  By the way that is closing in.  Not sure I like that thought.  This has been quite the trip.

For 40 miles castle after castle could be seen, 28 in total.  Some are restored to their former glory, many are just ruins.  Trees, castles, churches, and campgrounds (well maybe the campgrounds on the banks of the Rhine do not belong in this list...they have way too much of a permanent look).  Scenery like no other!

PS

Just an update on our health.  We are both struggling to shake this bug that has taken us on.  Each day we take 3 steps forward and one step back.  But rest assured we are enjoying this trip and getting our money's worth...at least trying really hard to anyway!

Mouse Tower

Ehrenfels Castle

Rheinstein Castle

Reichenstein Castle

Sooneck Castle

Pfatzgrafenstein Castle

Schonburg Castle

Katx Castle

Reinfels Castle

Not all castles today - the shipyards at Meintz, just before we entered the castle area.

Lots of vineyards along the way....

Even vineyards among the ruins...


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