From Rudesheim to Koblenz, our drive down the Rhine was filled with spectacular scenery and interesting little towns. I imagine one could spend a week exploring and still not find all the treasures!

First stop for us was the quaint town of Rudesheim am Rhine. We visited a mechanical music museum – an amazing collection of music boxes and instruments.

Theo took a cable car above the hillside vineyards to the Niederwald Monument, where I joined him. The view of the Rhine river valley from there was just beautiful!

Next stop-the Lorelei rock.

Last, but not least, was Marksburg castle – built about 1100 and is part of the Rhine Gorge UNESCO world heritage site.

Jean