Day 18
Today we l-left Switzerland and are now back in Germany.
Last night we left the window open as we often do and awoke at 3 am to find me covered with mosquito bites. We turned on the light and killed about 25-30 skeeters, most of which had already bitten me.
Left this morning around 10 am under gray skies and headed into the appenzell region. We drove through the hilly countryside and stopped in Stein for a tour of a cheese factory. Racks upon racks of aging cheese, and a 6000 liter vat where a new batch was being made. Also bought some at the deli inside.
Toured around Appenzell some more and stopped in the town of Appenzell and walked around. Bought lots of Toblerone chocolate to bring home.
Then we headed north, stopping at the Rhinefell (Rhine Falls). This is where the Rhine river falls about 60-65 feet in a spectacular series of cascades. When it is running high, which it seemed to be, as much as 1080 cubic meters of water go through per second.
We brought our Snoopy insulated picnic sack for a hike down to the base of the falls where we picnicked on a bench amid the deafening roar. Watched a boat take people out to a small rock island in the middle of the falls.
Then headed north and were waved through the border into Germany again.
We are now in the Black Forest. We drove around dark forests and small towns – as soon as we entered Germany we noticed it to be a lot less built up thanSwitzerland. We also noticed it starting to rain again, which is beginning to get annoying.
Stopped at a small wood carving shop and bought some small carved birds as souvenirs. Tried to find a room but many places were closed (the day after the holiday weekend). Stopped at 2 other places but didn’t like them before finally settling on our present abode which has a name that we can’t remember. Very nice room with a balcony and breakfast for about $60. Much cheaper than Switzerland here in Germany.
Hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow but we will see.
Day 19 >>>
Last night we left the window open as we often do and awoke at 3 am to find me covered with mosquito bites. We turned on the light and killed about 25-30 skeeters, most of which had already bitten me.
Left this morning around 10 am under gray skies and headed into the appenzell region. We drove through the hilly countryside and stopped in Stein for a tour of a cheese factory. Racks upon racks of aging cheese, and a 6000 liter vat where a new batch was being made. Also bought some at the deli inside.
Toured around Appenzell some more and stopped in the town of Appenzell and walked around. Bought lots of Toblerone chocolate to bring home.
Then we headed north, stopping at the Rhinefell (Rhine Falls). This is where the Rhine river falls about 60-65 feet in a spectacular series of cascades. When it is running high, which it seemed to be, as much as 1080 cubic meters of water go through per second.
We brought our Snoopy insulated picnic sack for a hike down to the base of the falls where we picnicked on a bench amid the deafening roar. Watched a boat take people out to a small rock island in the middle of the falls.
Then headed north and were waved through the border into Germany again.
We are now in the Black Forest. We drove around dark forests and small towns – as soon as we entered Germany we noticed it to be a lot less built up thanSwitzerland. We also noticed it starting to rain again, which is beginning to get annoying.
Stopped at a small wood carving shop and bought some small carved birds as souvenirs. Tried to find a room but many places were closed (the day after the holiday weekend). Stopped at 2 other places but didn’t like them before finally settling on our present abode which has a name that we can’t remember. Very nice room with a balcony and breakfast for about $60. Much cheaper than Switzerland here in Germany.
Hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow but we will see.
Day 19 >>>
