Pictures from Koblanz Germany 13 Sept 05

 Middle Europe at first glance does not posses the motorcycle adventure flare of the Sahara or Gobi Deserts or boast the dramatic sites of the "Grand Canyon or the great Wall of China" but Europe more than makes up for this in the form of its culture, heritage and hospitality. In Germany the highlight for us was an amazing two weeks riding along the banks the meandering and free flowing River Rhine from Duisburg to Mannheim Germany a distance of 500 Km. The whole route offered its own pleasant and unique adventure plus some incredible scenery including Châteaux's, Medieval Castles, Cable Car rides up towering mountains, tours of Vine yards, and exploration of rich green forests, river side cafes were we sat and enjoyed the local wines, beers and traditional frankfurters. Our favorite camping location was on the west bank of the River Rhine facing the old city of Koblanz.  This is where the River Rhine and River Mosel meet at a location now called "German Corner". Koblanz is a popular tourist attraction and has a scenic park with a large statue and a landmark attraction called the "Kaiser Wilhelm memorial" representing the German unification. From the summit of the memorial you can enjoy splendid views the old city of Koblanz and the marvel at the numerous castles, châteaux's that sit on the banks of the rivers Rhine and Mosel. The main reason Koblanz is such a popular tourist attraction is Koblanz is one of the embarkation point for the numerous river cruises and with cruise durations ranging from one hour to two weeks it truly is an experience of a life time.