I'm thrilled to be spending 12 days in the beautiful homeland of my ancestors. With the help of the folks at BikeToursDirect, we'll spend the first five days biking Germany's renowned wine country along the meandering Moselle River from Trier (Germany's oldest city) to Koblenz, where the Moselle and Rhine rivers converge. Probably have to do a little wine sampling along the way! And don't forget the castles - lots of them! The weekend plans include a visit to the home of my German relatives in Wahlbach, including a stop at the birthplace of my great grandfather Bast in Horn. Saturday evening will feature a major wine festival on the Rhine River, complete with fireworks, thus the name "Rhine in Flames." Should be wonderful! On Sunday we head south to Bavaria and the Alps for some hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park, on the border with Austria (think Sound of Music). Better practice up on my yodeling. We'll finally end up in Munich, and will have to make a "must do" stop at the Hofbrauhaus biergarten to cap off the trip. It's only right! My travel companions include my nephew Jeff and his girlfriend Leigh, past bike trip companion Pat and her husband Ken, and girlfriends Kathleen and Amie. A great group!
Would love to have you follow along, and I look forward to reading your comments.
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Hello, Sue, I think I have done right. You see I'm the first follower. We are looking forward to welcome you and your friends. have a good flight.
Guenther
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its working ...yea!!!!! Have a wonderful trip and say hi to Captain VonTrapp for me if you see him...Love Deb
Looking forward to it! Have fun Sue!
Sue - have a great time! You'll be living my dreams of biking through Germany. Good luck, stay safe and be sure to enjoy the culture, cuisine and of course the amazing scenery. Looking forward to hearing about it when you get back.
We are sooo happy for you! Have a great trip and enjoy all those great sights. I did study at the Mosel in Traben Trarbach and Bernkastel Kues-great area. You will have such a good time-totally envious. You will be in my neck o the woods that's where I grewup. Say "Hi" to Guenther and his family. And most of all PROST! Eike
6 hours and counting. Leigh and I are sooooo exited to be going on this great adventure.
Yayyyyy Sue, have a great trip and say hello to GERMANY from us! Take care and we will follow your pictures and comments every day!Sandra, Andre and Sammy
what a way to start a trip...been there done that and know how it feels, put it behind you and make the rest of it great! Can't wait to read more....
Hi Sue this is still on my bucket list and even more so after reading your blog. Happy to hear you and the others are having a great time. Hope you'll want to do this again!!!
Brenda
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