Germany 12 May: Bonn - Koblenz
The beautiful Rhine
In Bonn we are welcomed by the children at KGS Burgschule
We continue running down the Rhine
Beautiful scenic views
In Remagen we are welcomed by schoolchildren at IGS Remagen
Annika leads the children in a run around the school
Then they take us to their sports track for some really fast running
Philip wins the 400 metre race!
This is the remains of a bridge which the American troops used to cross the Rhine in 1945. It collapsed killing 30 soldiers and has now become the site of a Peace Museum. There is a famous German film about this bridge.
The class teacher sports her 'peace' T-shirt and the student has a 'peace' scarf.
Farewell!
Just along the bank of the river in Remagen we are met by a city representative.
The Remagen flag.
In Bad Breisig we are met by the Mayoress - Gabriele Hermann-Lersch
Tasty refreshments have been prepared for us
Patricia leads us on along the Rhine
Samalya picks up the pace
Our final destination for the day is the beautiful city of Koblenz
Mr Hoffmann who leads the Tourist department welcomes us.
He gave us a wonderful reception in the City Hall
Grazie to the Pizzeria Trattoria da Raffaele for pizzas!
