Europe2013: Day 12 Wed 26th June Cruising the Rhine

A very busy day today as we cruise the beautiful Rhine River. At 8.30 am we arrived at the city of Koblenz and went for a guided walking tour. It was SOOOOO beautiful around every corner. I took 136 photos !!!

Back on board the ship we cruised through the spectacular Rhine Gorge past castles and vineyards. It was a shame the weather wasn’t better but at least it didn’t rain.

At 3.30 we arrived in the stunningly beautiful town of Rudesheim and were taken by a little train from the ship to the town. We went to an outdoor restaurant where everyone (except me) had a Rudesheim coffee. It was served in a beautiful china cup and was not to be stirred. Sugar on the bottom followed by brandy then coffee and finally lashings of whipped cream!!

Everyone then went on a tour of Siegfried’s musical museum. It is an amazing collection of very old mechanical musical instruments. As Paul and I had been there before we walked around the town admiring its quaintness and cleanliness. Back on board the ship we enjoyed our usual 4 course dinner and reflected on a perfect and magical day