Day on the Rhine with Leo

 Was over 90 degrees, but we stuck with our plans to show Leo the Rhine.  


First, we rode the gondolas up to the top of the mountain and enjoyed the view of the vineyards; then we had a picnic near the giant statue of Germania. 

We hiked along the Rhine, stopping at highlights, including a "magic cave," designed by the earl to whom the land belonged in the nineteenth century.  Luckily, Kristine (who joined us for the excursion) brought a flashlight!  


We then rode chairlifts down, enjoyed some apple strudel, and took the ship back to where we'd left the car in Rüdesheim!  Full day.