Oct 15, 2011

We are missing being on the bikes something chronic and find ourselves ogling at any motorbike we see...a bit pathetic actually, but also enjoying the luxury of this beautiful boat and being looked after. Such a lovely experience! Very comfortabe and the food is wonderful and staff incredible.



Leaving the Rhine River (RHS) and entering the Main River (LHS) yesterday evening and soon after entered our first lock and have negotiated many since and still more to come. The Main is still a large body of water but not quite so fast flowing as the Rhine which is not surprising.



View this morning on the river. We enjoyed a tranquil trip and it confirmed how the Germans are serious about caravanning with many parks lining the river



A view of Freudenberg from the river before we docked and climbed into our coach



Walking tour in Miltenberg an ancient city which avoided being obliterated during WWII. The main square



A view of Miltenberg from the hill at the entrance of the castle (and yes most of these towns and villages have castles)

The afternoon walking tour followed a coach ride from Freudenberg to Wertheim..…again another city spared from WWII destruction other than losing bridges on the Main River from retreating Germans. We were very impressed with our walking guides handling of WWII history. It was sensitive, realistic and touched both her and our humanity



The Castle at Wertheim dismantled during the 30 year war and then abandoned by the Count. The locals have since purchased it and are restoring it.



The main square at Wertheim



A view from the castle at Wertheim across the village of Wertheim at the junction of the Main River (RHS) and the Tauber River (coming in from the LHS). The town understandably has many serious floods as you can see with the marker beside the Tauber River



Check out the years and levels

Bits and Bobs:



A work shot…container cranes loading barges at Mainz. Very impressive