Here’s a snippet of Bacharach, Germany. May 22, 2018

And, here’s an evening view from my penthouse Hotel am Markt room in Bacharach, Germany. …with no elevator and a little less than 100 stairs to reach. But the view of the Rhine River? Huffing and puffing, but gorgeous. May 22, 2018

A view of the Rhine River a top the ruins of Rheinfels Castle in Germany in the town of St. Goar along the west bank of the river. May 23, 2018

Rheinfels is a castle ruin located above the Rhine in St. Goar, Germany and has held ground here since It was started in 1245 by Count Diether V of Katzenelnbogen. It was a cloudy, drizzling and cool morning for a walk through the ruins of 773 year old castle that has lived a variety of lives and seen its fair share of battles. It withstood a siege of 28,000 French troops in 1692, but in 1797 the French Revolutionary army destroyed it. May 23, 2018

Built in 1245, parts of Rheinfels Castle in St. Goar, Germany, still survives…with many stories of battles won. May 23, 2018

The Cuckoo-Clock-Center, a store in the town of St. Goar, Germany, that specializes in…well, cuckoo clocks, displays this huge cuckoo clock outside its door. May 23, 2018

Monument of Saint Goal of Aquitaine, the town’s namesake was a priest and hermit of the 7th century. Born around 585, St. Goar was offered the position of Bishop of Trier, but prayed to be excused from the position. Goar is noted for his piety and is revered as a miracle-worker. He is a patron saint of innkeepers, potters, and vine growers. May 23, 2018

The town of St. Goar, Germany, along the west bank of the Rhine River, is home to the ruins of Rheinfels Castle. May 23, 2018

Built in 1245, parts of Rheinfels Castle still stand — tattered but proud — in the 21st century. May 23, 2018

The view of the Rhine River from a top Rheinfels Castle at St. Goar, Germany, along the west bank of the Rhine River. May 23, 2018

Built in 1245, parts of Rheinfels Castle still stand — tattered but proud — in the 21st century. May 23, 2018

Views along the walk down from the Rheinfels Castle down to the town of St. Goar along the Rhine river in St. Goar, Germany. May 23, 2018

Views along the walk down from the Rheinfels Castle down to the town of St. Goar along the Rhine river in St. Goar, Germany. May 23, 2018

The view of the town of St. Goar while walking down from Rheinfels Castle in Germany. May 23, 2018

The town of St. Goar, Germany, along the west bank of the Rhine River, is home to the ruins of Rheinfels Castle. May 23, 2018