Breakfast at the farm.

Our German hostess doesn't understand a word of what we say to her. I think she just likes to talk because she never stops talking and we just look at her quizzically not knowing what she is saying.

Take note of the hand carved dining chairs.

Farm stay

We are living above the farm animals. What a hoot. This is not for everyone. Just us that like to submerge ourselves with the local customs. The owners are on the main floor just left of the animals.

Diane trying on the local hat. The unmarried women wear the red bolenhet and the married women wear the black bolenhet.See pictures of local dress that can be purchased in a catalog.

Farm stay

Trier

We did a short hike to the waterfall in Trier.

Trier, Germany

Rainy day in the Black Forest so had a lazy day around the area. Trier is known for it's woodcarvings and clocks.

Restaurant in Haslach, in the Black Forest.

Meat Market in the Black Forest.

Bacharach, Germany

Just a few more shots worth sharing with you.

Berg Eltz along the Moselle.

Believe it or not, this castle has been in the Eltz family for 33 generations. They live in another castle and this is their holiday home. Not Kidding Either!

Rhine River

Today we took off for the Black Forest. We hopped on a River cruise on the Rhine River. We got on in St. Goar and went to Bacharach then returned to St. Goar.  We then picked up our car and drove to the Black Forest. Wait till you see this place. Pictures will come tomorrow. For now enjoy the Rhine.

Grape vines on the Moselle River

Beilsteen, Germany

Today we went back in time, this is what we found along the Moselle River in Germany.