Koblenz and Rudeheim, Germany

We arrived in Koblenz very early in the morning (around 6:30). After breakfast we had a hour long walking tour of the town. Not much of the ancient city is left to explore since 90% of the area was destroyed during WW2. After our tour, Thad and I took a gondola ride across the river and took in the expansive views of the area. All aboard at noon for the scenic sailing through the UNESCO Rhine Gorge. Lots of vineyards and castles lined both sides of the gorge. Beautiful weather. After dinner we arrived in Rudesheim where we took a stroll into town and enjoyed a Rüdesheimer Kaffee (a delicious coffee drink made with Asbach Uralt brandy, strong coffee and sugar cubes, flambeed and topped with thick cream. Back to the ship before 10 to set sail for Mannheim. Another wonderful day.Read more