After sailing through the night and morning along the Lek, Lower Rhine and Rhine rivers, we arrived at Cologne. Cologne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the twin-towered Gothic Cathedral which began in 1248 and finally completed in 1880, only just surving intense bombing during WW2. The ship moored about 1 1/2 kilometres away from the major city centre where most of the attractions are located. The ship offered 5 guided walking groups, one being for the slower walkers.
Several places of interst were the Old City Hall (where I had been pointed to an unusual gargyle of naked bottom), 4711 House, Cologne's most famous product, remains of Roman structures and a medievil Jewish ritual bath.
The afternoon ended at the local tavern where we sampled the local Kolsch beer which is served in .2 litre glasses.
Continuing our cruising experiences....World Cruise, Asia, Mediterranean, Baltics', South Pacific, Indian Ocean, Australia and New Zealand
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