Limburg, Germany

From Dresden we took the fast train to Frankfurt then onto Limburg. This train was very comfortable and cruised along at about 280km/h. As always, it was interesting to view the countryside and the many small villages.

In Limburg we were met by Diana (language assistant 2008) and taken to her parents house where she has a flat. We were immediately made to feel welcome by the Australian flag flying on a flagpole out the front.

During our time here we looked at the old walled city of Limburg, circa 1000AD and several of the villages in the surrounding area. As perhaps to be expected, there are lots of castles, forts, cathedrals, churches and many interesting houses, shops and other buildings.

On Wednesday we went to the National Garden Exhibition held in Koblenz, amongst even more forts, castles, churches etc along the banks of the River Rhine. Displays ranged from garden beds, floral arrangements through to cemetery plots.

The next day we explored more of the Rhine Valley including a boat cruise, visiting villages such as Rudesheim, and viewing some of the many vineyards, castles and forts along the river valley. The river was very busy with local tour boats, large river cruisers as we see so often advertised, and barges carrying all manner of goods.  Another great day.

Photos are of the Dom (Cathedral) and old houses, Limburg, us framed with Diana, cemetry plots, view over Rudesheim, and a Rhine Valley castle.