Day 5, Koblenz, Braubach, and Rudesheim, cruising the Rhine River Valley

Monday June 13th

Sailing from Cologne to Koblenz overnight.

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We arrive at Koblenz at 8:30 AM, a pit stop to disembark those that are touring Marksburg Castle, or the optional excursion to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.  Amanda and Sean are doing Marksburg, we opted to stay on board and cruise the Rhine Valley.  The Castle has lots of uphill walking over cobblestone roads.

A collage of the Rhine River Valley, the top right is Marksburg Castle.

The vineyards of the Rhine Valley were impressive, they are on hill sides, this photo doesn't do the slope justice, I am sure it was 45° or greater.  Someone said that the workers wear cleats.

We pit stop in Braubach to embark the Marksburg Castle group just in time for lunch.  As soon as all were aboard we cast off for Rudesheim.

Underway for Mannheim at 11:45.