Didn't plan on it, but when I got off the train in Cochem, I was doomed to spend the day. I rode a chairlift to the top of a ridge with great views, toured a castle originally built in 1050 but mostly rebuilt in the late 19th century, with turrets and weapon rooms and views of the river from high up. In 30 minutes I board a boat which will take me to Koblenz in six hours instead of one hour by train. The boondoggle still lives!
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| Chairlift gives a nice view |
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| Cochem |
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| View of the castle |
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| Cochem Castle |
OMG, James. I was thinking about your travels. I didn't realize I still had a Berlin guidebook on the shelf; I even pulled out my scrapbook to relive it! So glad you journey on. I'm haunted by the looming September date!
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