The town of St. Goar, Germany, located along the west bank of the Rhine River. 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

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

Our tour group boarding the ferry at St. Goar to cruise down the Germany’s portion of the Rhine River to our home base in Bacharach. The ferry ride back to Bacharach was a calm ride that took a little more than an hour and saw us through both rain and sun within that hour. May 23, 2018

Tammy and Alice geared up and enjoying our ferry ride down the Rhine River from St. Goar to our home base in Bacharach. It was a cool day with light rain but the sun did make an appearance for a few minutes. May 23, 2018

Sites along the Rhine River from St. Goar to Bacharach, Germany, where you can see the remains of castles along the hillsides, towers, wine vineyards and small villages. May 23, 2018

On the ferry enjoying the villages along the Rhine River from St. Goar to Bacharach, Germany. May 23, 2018

On the ferry enjoying the villages along the Rhine River from St. Goar to Bacharach, Germany. May 23, 2018

Our home base of Bacharach, Germany, from the ferry on the Rhine River. Bacharach, located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, is known for its half-timbered buildings and winding cobblestone streets. May 23, 2018

Approaching our home base of Bacharach, Germany, from the ferry on the Rhine River. Bacharach, considered one of Germany’s best preserved medieval towns, first came to light around the year 923 and its name can be traced back to its Celtic, colonization. May 23, 2018

The beautiful architecture of the town of Bacharach, Germany. May 23, 2018

The Altes Haus, which means Old House, is said to be just that, the oldest building in Bacharach, Germany. Built in 1368, this medieval half-timbered building retains its historic characteristic charms with its turrets, gables and sheer ambiance. It now houses a restaurant. May 23, 2018

The railway literally runs right through the town of Bacharach, Germany. May 23, 2018

The beautiful architecture of the town of Bacharach, Germany. May 23, 2018

The old postal station building in the town of Bacharach, Germany. Author Victor Hugo described Bacharach as one of the “world’s prettiest towns.” May 23, 2018

The beautiful architecture of the town of Bacharach, Germany. May 23, 2018

The beautiful architecture of the town of Bacharach, Germany. May 23, 2018

This picturesque area of Bacharach, Germany, with its gardens, flowing stream and half-timbered buildings is called “painter’s corner.” May 23, 2018