Moved on to Cochem today the most lively and touristy town on the Moselle. Went the 'back way' ignoring the steep hill, narrow road and 2t limit sign and ended up in the pedestrianised square in front of the Rathaus (old town hall). Entertained the customers of the pavement cafes turning round in the confined space and retreated back up the winding hill.
Eventually found a spot on MH parking strip by the river and walked into town. Lots of tour buses including English ones and a centre for picking up cruise boats, which we did later. Topped up the Euros and had a typical German lunch of Bratwurst (for him) and a slice of roast ham (for her) in a back street cafe, much cheaper than on the front. The river levels are very low due to the drought and cruises are very restricted especially on the Moselle where they have closed all the locks for a week (to do some maintenance). We could only do a 1hr round trip around Cochem but it was nice to get out on the river and a photo opportunity for the castle which towers over the town. We had a koffee and apple cake in the square, where we had provided the entertainment earlier and left for an overnight stop en route to Koblenz.
Eventually found a spot on MH parking strip by the river and walked into town. Lots of tour buses including English ones and a centre for picking up cruise boats, which we did later. Topped up the Euros and had a typical German lunch of Bratwurst (for him) and a slice of roast ham (for her) in a back street cafe, much cheaper than on the front. The river levels are very low due to the drought and cruises are very restricted especially on the Moselle where they have closed all the locks for a week (to do some maintenance). We could only do a 1hr round trip around Cochem but it was nice to get out on the river and a photo opportunity for the castle which towers over the town. We had a koffee and apple cake in the square, where we had provided the entertainment earlier and left for an overnight stop en route to Koblenz.
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