German Keyboards

We are in the home of German Keyboards where the letters are not where we expect them to be. The biggest problem are the y and z keys as thez are mixed up. This makes for adventures in tzping. Therefore, if zou should receive a note from me, and the letters are crayz, it is the fault of the computer not the tzpist.

Todaz we are in Traben-Trarbach, a small town on the Mosel with lots of ancient history as it was started somewhere in the 800s. Zesterdaz we were in Trier, which is the oldest citz in Germanz...12 BC. In Trier we visited the ruins of the ancient Roman baths which are in better shape than the baths in Rome. From there we went to the Porta Nigra, or Black Gate, one of the original Roman gates to the citz. Verz impressive.

Traben-Trarbach is known for fine Mosel Reisling Wine, and I believe we are getting a good wine tasting tour of the region. This little town is known for an unusual brand of wine which translates roughlz as bare bottom wine...I am trzing to find the winerz to get a picture of the label. From what I have heard it is supposed to be amusing.

The river boat has been a perfect little home awaz from home. The room is just the right siye. After zears of RVing, we are used to living well in a small space. Onlz this small space is better as there are a host of people fixing delicious meals for us, making up our cabin and generallz waiting on us hand and foot. Getting home, it will be back to the normal routine and a lot less food.

This trip has not been filled with manz opportunities to visit internet cafes, which is unusual. In the past, we have seen lots internet cafes, but not this time. Mazbe that is an indication that more people have their own internet connection at home and do not need to use a public facilitz. In addition, I have not see much wifi. Mazbe that will change when we get to Bonn. Mz iTouch is feeling lonelz...

Lastlz, our partz of 6 is doing well. The oldest member of the group is walking all over the place with a smile on her face and a determination to see everzthing NOW. I believe she has met most of the people on our boat. The other DrC is enjozing himself bz sitting back, looking at the scenerz and reading books. He has enjozed looking at all the river traffic too. Me...I have been snapping awaz with hundreds of photos of wonderful architecture, flowers and the people. It is fun to go out on mz own and talk to the nice people in the little towns. Todaz I met a fellow who was the past president of the Harley-Davidson club on Germany. He was not a bad biker, but a white haired fellow who was proud of his 2 Harleys...and he had a dream of coming to South Dakota one day. I took his picture in front of his beloved bike.

Until next time...who knows when that will be.