On the road again....

It’s funny how a few days back in holiday mode and back on the road has made such a difference. We left Dusseldorf on Friday afternoon after our final round of maintenance on Cal. Since then we’ve travelled down the Moselle Valley which was brilliant. The Moselle River itself is surrounded by very steep hills that are covered with vinyards. We stayed a night in Brodenbach and Cochem. Cochem was recommended to us by Mum Griffioen and was brilliant. We managed to find a great free spot to camp right next to the river and about 400m from the middle of town. We walked up to the castle which is on a hill visible from all parts of the town and allows a wonderful view straight down the river. We were lucky enough to find a row of local stalls selling their own wine on a cliff face also looking over the town. The ride/walk up to the location was absolutely horrible in what had to be 30degree heat, but once we arrived, and found they were selling wine for 1euro a glass, everything seemed to be worth it. We took the lonely planets’ advice and sampled a couple of glasses of wine while enjoying the view. :)

We continued down the Moselle this afternoon and are now in Vianden which was recommended by Fe and Graham. This place is incredible.... We’ve stopped at a camp ground about 5 min walk from the town centre and have a direct view of... you guessed it... a castle! This is a smaller town that doesn’t even grace the pages of our AA Map book, but should be part of everyone’s itinerary if going to Luxemburg. Right now we’re sitting watching Germany vs England in the world cup at a brilliant little cafe/bar that has been converted from an old cinema. We’re eating a platter of salami and olives while enjoying a few beers. This is the life!

Thanks everyone for their comments and well wishes over the last couple of weeks. It’s been great to have encouraging feedback from home during what has been one of the tougher times of being away. We appreciate it! :)