It’s 10:30 pm & we are back in FRANKFURT at the Maingau Hotel where we started our tour on Friday. We have no luggage or toothpaste or phone charger-only clothes we are wearing and backpack. At least we have Sparky & Arthur & a bed to sleep in. I’m ready to quit biking forever!

The day started off with a good breakfast & a steep hike up to the castle-didn’t realize there was a lift. I’m into construction & unbelievable how they managed to build a castle up on a mountain. Views were worth the hike.

Back down the hill to the river for a 3 hour boat ride. Met a nice couple from Virginia Beach. She had been born in Heidelberg during the 80’s when her dad was stationed here. My dad was also stationed here & my sister Martha graduated from high school here. I did not go with them-stayed in San Antonio to go to college. I did go over to Heidelberg after my 1st year in college and taught swimming 🏊. Also met 3 women from Oregon-1 was a teacher who graduated from UT & her ex-husband had been stationed in Heidelberg-small world.

The only drama on board was when a man fell, hit his head & we had to wait for EMS to take him away.