Beilstein on the Mosel

Across the river was the town of Beilstein. Looming above it on the hill is Castle Metternich which was destroyed by the French in 1689. The famous Austrian Chancellor Metternich was the last holder of the title "Count von Metternich". All that's left are ruins, but a very affordable hotel stands nearby (http://www.hotel-b- urgfrieden.de/engl- isch/index.htm). Again, I'm saving that info for yet another future visit.

Day Ten (January 1)

May 21st 2006
After chipping my way out of the cocoon of ice that engulfed me…Not really, but once again it was darn cold in our room. Once I took a nice hot shower I took a look outside. The weather was truly exquisite. The sun was shining and all the snow had melted. There was evidence of the previous evening’s partying all over the street below me. A broken bottle, bits of confetti and a couple spen ... read more

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