Spargelzeit II

Visual proof that the glut is here. I have now had Spargel soup, braised Spargel, and Spargel in pasta. At least, they are the ones I know of.

More Youth Hostel Views

Flippin’ Ecke

This is Koblenz, where the Mosel meets the Rhine, and so is called Deutsche Ecke (German Corner).

It is also another place where they place the youth hostel in a castle at top of a mountain. You can reach it by cable car that reaches across the river. Unless you have a bike. Then it is a 0.5 mile slog up hill.

At the top they have a lovely lady in the kiosk who barks the rules at you of how to get through her turn still to the youth hostel. She should be in a Hanzel and Gretel fairy story.

The Bridge near Remagen

A Bridge Not Too Far

This is the bridge at Remagen (or at least the remains of it) that was the only Rhine bridge that the Americans found intact in March 1945. They were able to cross and establish a bridge head before it collapsed 10 days later.

It promised a museum but this was closed while improvements were made.

I’m Still Hungry Mum!

Bird nest with hungry occupant in Bike Garage at Youth Hostel. Chick seemed unperturbed but mother looked frazzled trying to keep up with the demands of her little bundle of joy.

Kool Kit

Now isn't that considerate? Some essential tools on the Bike Garage at Cologne Youth Hostel. Hope I don't need them. I take that back the pump was great for a tyre top up.