St. Goar

We are only here for one day in Germany. Already went on a fabulous Rhine Cruise. Really have to see it
to appreciate this beautiful river.

Started the day at a rest-stop just into Germany. Had schnitzel and mashed potatoes.. a really delicious meal. Then we were off to the boat. Had beer in a giant glass like Germans enjoy doing. Then when we got to shore.. I bought some beer steins and sent them home.

While most of the group went wine tasting, I joined a few folks from South Africa for an excursion to an old castle. It was on top of a high mountain and you could get more nice views of the Rhine.

There are awesome people on this trip, particularly the Aussies. But the people I hang out with the most are Graham and Gillian, a South African accounting couple.. and most of the Canadians. There is a married couple named Jason and Kat who are a lot of fun. They are from Vancouver.

Dinner was fabulous. While everybody else had pork, I had a veggie quiche. It was delicious. No need for trife meat.

The hotel is the best yet. Really high class save for no TV. But who needs TV on a trip like this?

St. Goar the good: everything
St. Goar the bad: Saw a swastika spray painted on a road sign and a memorial to a Nazi soldier. Also, most things are in German including touristy things.

Tomorrow we are off to Switzerland.