Day 1: Koblenz
We started out on our journey very early on the Sunday morning, taking the ferry from Dover to Calais. Once on the Continent we made good headway to our first stop in Koblenz. It was late afternoon when we checked into our hotel so we had time for a quick exploration of the town.
Day1: Koblenz
Our first glimpse of Koblenz after checking into our hotel
A part of the street decoration for BUGA (BUndesGArtenschau: National Garden Show)
The history fountain on Josef-Görresplatz …
… and a close-up of the base: fishermen rowing their boat on ‘Father Rhine’
Schängelbrunnen or spitting boy fountain. The wet patch on the ground shows where the rascal (Schängel or Schängelchen) has been spitting. Visitors, be aware!
William I
Deutsches Eck, where the Mosel meets the Rhine
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the cable car
Jesuit Square with the Jesuit church and Town Hall
George enjoys his supper