Finally, ON the Rhine

Since being here, we have cycled beside the river, cycled over the river, trained over the river, ridden a cable-car over the river, walked by the river and today, finally, been on a boat ON the river.  Between spitting showers, we took a nice one hour tour of the Rhine and the Mosel with a guide pointing out some of the highlights.  It was a lovely way to cap off our last day here.

And now to answer the questions some of you have undoubtably been asking:
Yes, Federweisser does improve with age.
Yes, the Germans love to shop -- a new shopping centre opened today and the advertisement for the Forum Middelrhein was that it was not a shopping area, but your new home!
Yes, there is a bakery on every block! (with fresh savouries and sweets).
Yes, there is decent wine for 2 euros a bottle!
Yes, the kanelbulle at Ikea in Germany have cardamom, just like in Sweden.
No, it's not hats, but everyone, male and female, wears a neck scarf.
No, happy hour is not about half price drinks, but about half price entrees.
Yes, the Germans still do icewein, for 8 euros a half bottle (about $10).
Yes, the trains run all night (our hotel is close to the tracks).

So, if you have enjoyed my blog and wish to join us to see all the pictures or have some other questions, put Friday, October 12 on your calendar -- our house 7 pm.  Let me know if you are planning to come.