Today, tourism, buildings and buses (again, not in chronological order)….

Day 5 – Overcast turning to rain. Today was a walking tour of Koblenz, where all of today’s photos were taken. Told Tour Manager I would be going in by bus and meet the group in Koblenz. Glad I did. Planned train was cancelled, next one was so full no-one could get on and following train delayed. Following a text I had to go to Koblenz Tourist information and check they had re lived notification. Of the group’s late arrival. Wanted to stay in Koblenz but in view of train problems decided to head back to Boppard. Caught a train straight away but it wad like a rush hour tube train packed to the tunnels. Luckily was able to go into Boppard for coffee and cake.

Day 6 – Overcast after overnight rain. Went to Cochem this morning and when walking into square by Mosel bridge a brass band was playing “It’s a long way to Tipperary”. Walked round town and then it started to rain heavily so dashed into a konditorie for coffee and cake. When finished I found the streets very crowded and could not sit down by the Mosel as all the seats were went. Decided to head back to Koblenz but had to stand for the 45 minutes journey. Back in Koblenz toom a late running train to Remagen, where I stayed last year. The town was deserted and only saw around 5 people in main shopping street. A walk along the Rhine showed a lot of restaurants/cafes were closed and the open one had mostly empty tables outside. Back at station found service to Koblenz running 25 late which mean I missed a connection to Boppard. When eventually back went for a final coffee and cakes. Back to London on an early train due back around 4pm.

St Goar and a pop-up café.

Boppard.

Koblenz…

Rüdesheim.

Mosel and Cochem.

And some buses…

Next time, more trains.