Today we are going down the Moselle river valley. The river runs west of the Rhine and is noted for its white wines. The river itself is narrow with small hills bordering on each side. On the north slopes there are many vineyards with Riesling grapes.
The morning cruise was covered in a thick fog. Marg was first too notice the hay bales which we know to previously exist only in North Dakota and Ontario. (Sorry a private joke for Ken, picture to follow)
When we reached the town of Cochem the fog had lifted and we had as Rocky would say “a spectacular view”. Cochem is noted for the Reich Castle. This castle was rebuilt in the 1800’s after having been destroyed by the French armies many decades before that. Although the town was mostly destroyed in the second world war, the castle was not extensively damaged.
Our guide was very funny and informative. He started off by saying that difference between Canadians/Aussies and Europeans was that we considered 200 years a long time and Europeans consider 200km a long distance. He then regaled us with a funny joke or story mixed in with historical facts for the next 90 minutes.
We found out during the evening dance and drinks that Dave from London, see previous posts, was a CFL player for Hamilton and Edmonton during the early 70s.
Pictures of Moselle River
Pictures of Moselle River
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