At the junction of the Rhine and Mosel rivers in northern
Germany lies the town of Koblenz. From Koblenz, it is possible
to travel by boat past the many castles which dot the banks.
Our plan for the day was to do just that: find a boat tour
and travel past several of the castles with, perhaps, a visit
to one or two on the way. In addition to Fabrizio and Daniela,
our friend Luca and his family--Claudia, Simone, and Sophia--would
join us on the trip. Simone and Sophia are the same age as Alex
and Juli and we all thought they would get along well. We were
right.
We arrived in Koblenz on a bright and brisk morning to learn
that the boat tours do not start until later in the month. However,
it was possible to take a short boat tour circling around the
junction of the two rivers. This gave us a chance to see the local
castle as well as some of the homes and churches.
It was an enjoyable trip of just the right length. We had
a chance to see several interesting and historic buildings while
having a little bit of time to chat. But by the end, the children
had had enough and were ready to start playing.
After a delicious Sunday lunch, they had their chance. At
a park along the waterfront and later at the home of Luca and
Claudia, they played with much excitement and energy. The spring
mounted riding toys were especially enjoyable.
All-in-all, the day was a great success and one that we would
like to repeat soon.
Koblenz, Germany
