>>> and found the Rhine river photo. I was there.
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>Amazing part of the world. I've spent a few months paddling around there

In 2003 we cruised up to Cologne on the Rhine.
Sorry, Thomas, I love a good Riesling, but that river can't even play in the same league as the Hudson or the Mississippi.
On the other hand I had the pleasure of enjoying some bratwurst and hefeweitzenbier while enjoying the Donau as it flowed past Regensbug.
Lovely, indeed.