The beauty of Koblenz

This morning we are docked in Koblenz--a place where the Mosel River converges with the Rhine. It is one of the oldest cities in Germany going back 2000 years to the Roman era. But, like so many cities in Germany, it was 85 percent destroyed in WWII. The good thing is the people value history and so rebuilt the city to look mostly like it did. We took a 90-minute walking tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Too bad I won't remember most of the facts he gave us.

A little about the boat and it's captain (we listened to his talk this morning). It is a flat bottom boat that can sail in as little as 22 cm of water. The captain began navigating water vessels at the age of 16 and became captain at 21. He has had many years of experience and loves the life of travel. They are on the ship for 4 months then have a 4 month break. He is also a deep sea diver so travels to Indonesia on his break to dive.

This afternoon we are heading the Marksberg Castle. Hoping the many stairs to the castle will burn off the fabulous food we have been treated to. This noon we ate Black Forest Cake--like nothing I've ever had before! Until later...