Day 18 - Brauweiler to Kripp via Koln and Remagen - Planned Spontaneity

July 9, 2018

Day 18 - Brauweiler to Kripp via Koln and Remagen

On the Rhine again !

tWhat a pleasant day it was. It was about 25 degrees Celsius most of the day. Here is the map:

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And the day started with a good breakfast. And then we got our earliest start so far. The day's track started at 9:41 AM. We had in mind to spend some time in Köln (or Cologne), to see the cathedral.

Cycling through Koln wasn't too bad. Decent cycle paths and respectful traffic.

A large, beautiful part close to the downtown. Most of the large German cities have substantial park areas inside their cities. They are well used and well kept.

A small water area off of the larger pool.

A typical trail in the park gives you a bit of an idea of how large the park is.

The park is the Hiroshima Nagasaki Park and dedicated to peace.

One of the walls we came across in Koln.

Front of the Koln Dom (Cologne Cathedral).

The sheer size is amazing. The vaulted ceilings are made to draw the eye up to heaven.

It is probably silly to try to capture the beauty of the stain-glass windows but we had to try. They truly are amazing.

There just might be lots of stain-glass pictures!

This alter was hand painted. One of several.

For such a grand cathedral, the organ was not very impressive.

The burial vaults can be quite ornate. This fellow much have liked dogs or they symbolize something unbeknownst to us.

The size of the people provide perspective on the size of the columns.

One of the hand carved and hand painted alters. The next image is a close up to provide some of the intricate detail.

The reliquary of the Magi are said to be in this box.

One of the detailed mosaic tiled floors.

The tomb of a previous Arch-Bishop., Saint Engelburtus the Martyr. 1225.

What is left of the original Rathaus (townhall). Who ever chose the design of the building to add onto it was not very inspired.

Fountain in the main square of the Altstadt of Koln.

Under the highway and on our way up stream of the Rhine river.

The Lindt Chocolate Museum. Silly expensive to go into but I did have to stop and take a look.

The gift shop was well stocked with a good supply of chocolate. However, nothing was purchased - it would just melt.

I couldn't help but think of my children when I saw this. I guess you can only use it once.

An old crane on the Rhine. No longer in use.

The following pictures are sights along our path today.

We passed several sandy beaches. Many were full of people at play and sun-bathers. I was not aware that there were sandy beaches on the Rhine.

Many beautiful swans. These were hanging out with some Canadian geese.

A bike sign we passed. Lots of info. Now just need to find a map that tells us what all these things are.

Today's ride: 79 km (49 miles)
Total: 790 km (491 miles)

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