Rudesheim and Koblenz

Hi all,

Box Christmas tree

Today takes us to 2 small towns on the Rein, Rudesheim and Koblenz. In the morning we docked at Rudesheim and took a “train” up to the magical music museum.

This museum is unique, and we have never seen anything like it before. It is full of historical collections of mechanical music machines from Pianolas to Organ grinder machines.

Most of the collection has been restored by hand to working order. The mechanical violins are amazing, and I’ve put together a video well worth a look see here.

Next, we wandered through the town looking at markets (yep that’s what we are here for) and some other shops where we spent some more of the inheritance (sorry boys).

Snow globe large size for getting your picture taken

We picked up a couple of table runners which were nice. Lizzy purchased a handmade glass bracelet and I succumbed to buying a German beer stein.

Couldn't fit this in :)

Back to the boat for lunch then we set sail again down the Rein where we saw some great sights. Along the river are lots of vineyards up the steep hills and castles which were owned by Robber barons who collected taxes etc for the use of the river (Rhein Gorge). Again, some traditional German buildings to see.

Tonight, we pulled into Koblenz, where we wandered through the markets again looking for any interesting stuff. Sad to say not much of interest here tonight, plenty of food and gluhwein to be had not much in the way of unique ornaments etc.

Great view across the river at night

Take care all only a few more days left of the cruise – sad face.

Keep living your dream.

Rob & Liz

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