08/04/24 Castle Tour

Sunday morning was a delightful relaxing cruise through castle country. We cruised through the Unesco World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. We saw 30 castles in 66 miles of river. So - several hours - sitting on the roof of the boat and seeing castle after castle. One beautiful town after another. We had a guide telling us stories about the castles and it was just a super relaxing and peaceful way to spend Sunday morning. I LOVED it!

There was a little bit of rain mist and the wind was blowing a little so it was just fun to snuggle up and watch the scenery.

Part way through they offered us some yummy sausages (Andy's heaven) and soft pretzels (my heaven) -- so what a deal!

Castles seen on the tour

Eldon

Michelle Langston Hanna

Michelle and Coy

Andy

Shelly and Andy
Sunday morning bliss

Jenny and Katie

Carmen and Ralph

Andy

Gwen and Sandy Wolff
(This was Sandy's "office" - she could
always be found here when we were floating!)

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