Koblenz, Germany

Koblenz ias a lovely town of 115,000 inhabitants, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers. The old town is squeezed in between the two rivers and is located just steps away from the ship. The point where the two rivers meet is called the "Deutsches Eck", or the "German Corner". Here you will find an impressive monument dedicated to Kaiser Wilhelm I, who resided in Koblenz at one time and is quite a local hero. The confluence of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers is dominated by the largest fortress situated anywhere along the Rhine River - the immense Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Built over 1,000 years ago, the fortress was destroyed several times throughout the ages and was finally rebuilt by the Prussians after its last destruction. Nowadays it houses several museums as well as youth hostel. The fortress is gloriously illuminated in the evening.

We arrived in Koblenz after dinner and our cruise director, Debbie, took us on a lovely evening stroll around Koblenz's old town. The evening stroll was not only informative but also a lot of fun.