Sunshine in das Rheinland
Taking the scenic route, not going on the Autobahn, would take longer – but more rewarding in terms of what I would be able to see from the car as the route followed the river valley the entire way.
Autor: Fred Hart
Cochem
Spent some time in Cochem, on the river Mosel. Had lunch, a walk, and went up to the castle.
Festung Ehrenbreitstein
I took the cable car up to the fortress – Festung Ehrenbreitstein.
Views from the Cable Car
Deutsche Eck, Koblenz
The Deutsche Eck is the point at which the Rhine meets the Mosel.
First Time on the German Autobahn
It took a while before it finally clicked that I was on the Autobahn, in an unrestricted section. What on earth was I doing trundling along at 120km/h – the speed limit of the Dutch A76!? I put my foot… Weiterlesen
Boppard-am-Rhein
A view along the Rhine looking towards the centre of Boppard.
Schloss Falkenlust
What I didn’t do – and should have done – was go to the Agustusberg Castle, a few kilometres away. Might return on Friday or Saturday if I get chance and get a proper look at the castle and gardens.
Life In the Fast Lane
To put things in to perspective, I was doing at least 90mph at the start of the clip – and in the region of 100mph by the end.
Changeable Weather
Day 2: Bruges to Genk After last night’s late arrival in Bruges, I was able to have a lie in this morning. I got up at 8 and went for breakfast at 08:30: Bacon, egg and beans to start the…