Monday we Stormed the Castle(s)

Here is the crew I signed on when we took a short break on our 2km hike to the Burg Eltz.

Here is the best view of Burg Eltz. This castle has been owned by the same family for 33 generations. It was one of the few not torn down by the French in their 1689 because the family had connections with the French. This is one of the few that has artifacts and rooms from the 12th century. Way cool.

This is the interior courtyard.
This is a water spout in the form of a dragon.


A fair maid and maiden (seeking a rescue maybe?).

Then we went to the Schloss in Cochem. This schloss was destroyed and then bought and rebuilt by an industrialist 100 years ago as a Summer home. It is a bit more modern but still interesting. This is a courtyard at the top with an out building an a very deep well.

This hanging object d'art (carved antlers) is suppose to give you luck if you touch the red spot. I hope it was good luck.

The view downstream.

The view upstream.

A terrace jutting out from the castle with those magnificant views.

A mural on the keep of the Schloss.
Here is our Hotel Haus Lipmann from the river side. Behind the tree to the right is the dining terrace shaded by grape vines. Really an idyllic setting.

And here is the hotel back from the back courtyard. My room is the one in the middle with the window open.