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River Cruising and the Romantic Castles of the Rhine River

  The Middle Rhine and the Gorge is home to over forty castles The “Middle Rhine” is one of four sections (High Rhine, Upper Rhine, Middle Rhine, Lower Rhine) of the river between Lake Constance and the North Sea. The upper half of the Middle Rhine (Rhine Gorge) from Bingen (Rhine-kilometer 526) to Koblenz (Rhine-kilometerContinue reading “River Cruising and the Romantic Castles of the Rhine River”

While Cruising Through Europe

While traveling up the Danube River we tied up next to a park one morning and right in front of us was this playground. I’ve seen lots of playground equipment but this one was unique and I kept waiting for some children to show up. Sadly it never happened Passau  a German city on theContinue reading “While Cruising Through Europe”

Todays Image • I Think They Sell Strawberries?

While walking around the German beach town of Warnemünde we were attracted to this interesting strawberry stand. While the town had just finished an annual festival this stand didn’t seem like it was going anywhere. A pint of strawberries was only3,25 Euros and made a great snack. A Few Of Our Recent Postings: Join UsContinue reading “Todays Image • I Think They Sell Strawberries?”

The Legend Of Lorelei

While cruising on the Rhine in Germany you’ll pass under a massive slate rock formation with a statue at its base. The rock and the statue are named Lorelei. The statue is a bronze sculpture portraying a mythical siren named Lorelei who is said to have lured sailors to their doom on the Rhine RiverContinue reading “The Legend Of Lorelei”

Image Of The Day • The Executioner’s House

While walking through Passau, Germany one afternoon we passed a square with an ominous looking building at one end. The sign shows a hooded character holding an ax with the inscription in bold red letters of “Scharfrichter Haus”. A quick translation provided us with executioner’s house. While I was taking a picture a local walkedContinue reading “Image Of The Day • The Executioner’s House”