August 2001 Klause offered to take us for day trip up the Rhein Valley, which was great, thanks again Klause & Lara!

Church and Vineyard on the oposite banks, Burg Rheinstein Castle

The "Shifting Island" in the Rhein River, viewed from Burg Rheinstein Castle

Garden within Burg Rheinstein Castle

Me at Burg Rheinstein Castle.

Nick & Julie Griffin, Klaus & Lara Waltmann (our gracious hosts) and Roger Whitmarsh Burg Rheinstein Castle

Shaleck Castle, Bacharac

Rhein Valley viewed from Shaleck Castle, Bacharac

Inside Shaleck Castle, Bacharac

Inside Shaleck Castle, Bacharac

Restaurant Bacharac

Island Castle "Die Phalz", Kaub

Ruined Castle

Monestary

Gardens inside Monestary