Day 12. Rudesheim and Andernach

This morning sailing we left the River Main and entered into the River Rhine. The Rhine is a much wider river to sail on and is considered to be busier with more wafer traffic. There are families who live on their barges...they travel with their boats, cars and all family needs on board. We even saw a children's playground on board for the little kids.

We enjoyed a leisurely morning sailing, passing many little villages, more castles and many caravan parks. This was amazing to see the caravan parks along the river front. It certainly makes you think for future holiday possibilities. We then sailed into Rudesheim at 1pm.

Rudesheim, yet again another quaint little village which is known for the music museum that housed musical instruments as a far back as the 12 and 1300's. Aunty Jill you would love this with the old pianola's and carnival instruments.

A short cable car ride to the top of the escarpment gave us the most amazing view of the river and surrounding countryside. Ruth loved the ride!!!!!!

Back on board at 4pm after a stroll through town, more cruising along the river to dock at Andernach where we stayed overnight. Graeme went on a night tour after dinner but was back early before he found himself ensconced in a little pub. Thank goodness Kevin was with him to keep him safe.

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