Weinfest!
Our first weekend away from Langbroich, we decided to make it to Germany's wine country to take part in the final weekend of the "weinfests" and Rhine cruises before things get quiet for the winter time. We stayed near Cochem, a very picturesque town on the Moselle. On Friday, we rode bikes along the Moselle river and did a bit of wine tasting. On Saturday, we took a train to the town of Bacharach on the Rhine, and then took a river cruise up to the town of Boppard for the winefest, passing 6 or 7 castles along the way. We happened to be on the same boat as a few of the local marching bands, whose players entertained themselves by drinking multiple kegs while en route. They then serenaded everyone as we left the boat for the winefest, and they played in the streets on their way to the festival area. We enjoyed many a glass of Riesling before heading back to Cochem for the night.
Biking along the Moselle River
Cochem Castle on Moselle River
Town of Bacharach on the Rhine
Overlooking the Rhine and church in Bacharach
The boat we took down the Rhine
Pfalz Castle in the forefront, with the Gutenfels Castle in the background
Katz Castle
Bands playing (and drinking) on the Rhine cruise boat
People dancing in the streets of Boppard
Colin contemplating his next glass of Riesling at weinfest
Battle of the Marching Bands
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