This morning we were off for a train ride to Germany and
then a boat ride on an extension of Lake Constance. We got on the train in Gossau and after approximately one
hour arrived in Konstanz, Germany.
Konstanz is located at the western end of Lake Constance in the
south-west corner of Germany, bordering Switzerland. After arriving in Konstanz, we walked around the city for
awhile and then sat outside for a nice lunch at a small café. After lunch & bier, we boarded
a boat for a two hour ride up the
Untersee and Rhine River, which connect to Lake Constance (Bodensee). The weather was very cooperative; the
sun was shining, but a chill was in the air from the wind. The ride up the river was very scenic,
with Germany on the north and Switzerland on the south. We stopped in many small towns along
the way in both the Germany and Switzerland as we headed to our destination of
Stein am Rhein. Along the way we
saw many people in smaller boats out for the day, as well as those wind surfing
and kite surfing. On board we
enjoyed some coffee to warm up a bit .......... since the boat traveled to Germany and Switzerland, both
Swiss Francs and Euros were accepted as payment for drinks and food. Once we arrived in Stein am Rhein we
walked around the town and then took a train back to Gossau. It was a very
picturesque ride on the train that "hugged" the coast of Lake
Constance. The entire day
was great, as we took a train ride through scenic Switzerland, visited Konstanz
in Germany, had an enjoyable lunch and took a scenic boat ride up to the lower
segment of the Rhine River. This
is what travel is all about .......... seeing & experiencing new places,
encountering other cultures and eating diversified foods. Once arriving back in
Gossau, Eliane made another wonderful dinner before we relaxed for awhile and
then headed to bed.
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