Rhine Aflame!

Last night (7/7/07!) we went on a Rhein river dinner cruise. We boarded the M.S. Loreley in Wiesbaden and sailed west on the Rhein, from Biebrich to roughly Trechtingshausen. On the ride out, we passed about six castles and several quaint German towns to include the famous Rüdeshiem, and the soon to be famous Assmannhausen (Seinfield anyone?).

Once we got to Trechtingshausen, our ship turned around and waited with some 70 other boats, in eager anticipation of the celebration about to begin!!! (Carrie made me write that). Just before 10 o'clock the fireworks began. It was a little odd seeing fireworks at sunset, but we enjoyed it nonetheless (yes, the sun now sets around 10 - 10:30 here).

We proceeded down the river, stopping at the castles we passed which were now "Aflame!" They used bright red flares to illuminate the castles, and at several, they launched fireworks from the ramparts. At one, they had special fireworks that streamed over the edge of a tall tower, making it look like a waterfall.

It was a fantastically fun night, but we were very tired by the end - docking at 2:00am and not getting home until three. Hope you enjoy the pictures and the short video.

Rhein Aflame