Germany Tandem Tour Sept 17 thru Sept 19

Sept 18

Today is our rest day is in Worms. The best part of traveling Europe is the cafes in the towns

And villages. This one finds Regina, Ernie, Jim and myself having lunch in the middle of this square.

A close up of the fountain behind us is interesting. 5the wheel above the serpent lady spins.

We did not find anything to tell us more about it.

Excavation is happening at the cathedral we visit. They were busy covering up the dig they had done 

To protect it from some rains coming in. It is the Dom St. Peter and St. Martin.

The stain glass in this cathedral is really beautiful. So many small pieces of glass used to create

 The stories  of the church.

Full speed ahead, Literally. Finds us way down the road by taxi to a wine fest. Think of the

State Fair of Texas only with lots of places to drink wine. There are just as many things to eat there.

Here is Ernie and Regina racing to the middle of this brastwurst.

Lederhosen pants are the fashion statement here. These guys have been tasting most of the day.

Whenever they would try to dance it was a little dicey.

When you walk by this place it is so brightly lit that you think it may be an amusement ride.

What they are selling is the best potato pancakes we have ever tasted. They serve it with 

Applesauce

All those people are in a wine tasting tent. You can buy various size glasses and turn them in 

once you have had your wine and get your money back.

That is Ham roasting on those spits at the back. Ernie and Klaus got a sandwich. We all had

A bite. It was really, really good.

I said earlier that this was like the State Fair. They had a midway among the rides was this beautiful

Ferris wheel.

The food garden above was full, it was really pretty with all the red and yellow lights above.

This was a fancier wine tasting place with lots of lights and the carrousel horse holding our table.

By this time the tasting Has gotten everyone quite comfortable. It's a late night for us,

We head back to the hotel at 9:00. On the autobahn the traffic was really heavy the opposite way

With everyone heading out to the wine tasting. Fortunately we have a great ride tomorrow.

Sept 19

It was a dry morning as we head out of town. The cyclepath is full of cyclist, walkers and lots of

Dogs. That makes us smile we are leaving the Prinz. Carl hotel.and on to Bingen.

We see sun trying to make it's way through the clouds. We are thinking happy thoughts to 

Make it happen.

What a cute puppy! She told us it is a long haired collie. It was a happy pup too!

Pumpkins and squash are ripening in the fields. The colors add to the brisk morning that remind 

us that fall is definitely on the way.

Regina and Ernie's jackets compliment the yellow flowers growing in the fields.

Some othe bushes and trees are staring to turn. The Reds and yellows catch your eye as we ride by.

We had a bit of confusion on which way to go. Just as we ere to take out again I spotted

This huge snail. Had to get a picture.

There's that sun. We've been waiting for it to pop out. 

OMG a Barn! Haven't had a good barn pic in quite a few days.

Lunch time. If you haven't toured by bike, then try it. This is the best part. Pulling into a village

And finding a wonderful cafe/ restaurant for lunch with your Buds.

As we were getting ready to roll out, everyone one one at the restaurant were fascinated with us.

A smile and a wave we are on our way.

Great trees! I'm sure on a hot day they create great shade for cyclist.

As the clouds blow away we pass all these swans out on the Rhine.

At first we thought this was a road block. Then we realized it was pulling a car out of the woods 

on the right. Wonder what that story was.

We rode so far up to the castle Rheinstein then walked the rest of the way. This is our view from 

The cafe. Below the cyclepath runs along the row of trees by the water. That is where we started from.

In Germany a tart really looks like a thin crust pizza. Ernie and Jim ordered it and turned it away

When it came. We forgot what a tart looks like here.

I was challenged as well. On the menu they listed a cottage cheese plate. Above is what I got.

A whole lot of cheese later I found the red wine jelly especially tasty.

This castle in it's day was amazing. Now mostly ruins there is a part that has become a hotel

And restaurant.

The did have a way to deal with bad people. Here is Jim demonstrating one.

On our way down we caught one last glimpse of Berg Rheinstein.

The train and the boats are a major source of. Transportation here. Beside lots of bikes!

We had to hurry to get to Bingen. To get on the river boat cruise. We go down the river to watch 

Fire works that will be shot off between to castles. This is Nancy and John getting comfortable 

With a beer or two.

Mr. Jimmy and I getting ready for the fireworks to begin.

Ah,Sandra and Klaus, what fun we are having spending time with them

Group photo. We found out we were not going to be back at the hotel till after midnight. 

Thank goodness the fireworks were good. Cause we were tired puppies.

When we went up on deck we were surprised by the number of boats around us.17 that've old see.

And these were not small boats. After he long ride back to the hotel we would be headed to Koblenz

After a short nights sleep.