High over KO

The forecast for the next 3 days varies only in the amount of rain is predicted for each day.  So, we dropped off the bikes and then headed up to the Ehrenbreitstein fortress which is on the east shore of the river.  There is a seilbahn (cable car) which affords a unique aerial view of the city, river and surrounding area as one rises from the west shore.

There were not many people at the fortress.  It dates back to 500 BC but serious building started with the Romans.  Imagine standing where the legions had been.  Amazing!  There were many more exhibits from the ages since 400 AD, including a restoration of the post WWII apartments which were up there.  An amazing view which we enjoyed over a delicious lunch choosing items from the pfifferling (local, wild mushroom) menu.  By the time we were ready to head back down, the rain had done another serious pounding and together with the wind, it made for a wobbly ride in the cable car.  Evidently the operators thought so too for they closed the ride about 15 min. just as we were getting out.

We are getting to know the city fairly well and find all the necessities without difficulty.  We bought the train ticket for heading back to Frankfurt so that is settled.  11 am Thursday morning we will head out.

Today's picture is one of the many taken from the cable car.  Come to see the rest of them on a time we will organize after we get back.