I recently returned from a Rhine Cruise, beginning in Amsterdam, traveling through Germany, and dipping into France in Strasbourg. I saw many beautiful sights, and I thought I would pass some along.
Amsterdam
The front door to the Anne Frank House. It felt important to stand here and remember her.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam — the city of bicycles. Our tour guide told us there are three bicycles for every person. Literally!
One of the most beautiful parts of the trip was simply traveling down the Rhine River.
From the Rhine, we saw some beautiful sunsets as well.
Sunset from the Rhine.
Heidelberg, one of my very favorite cities.
I was very pleased with an interaction in Heidelberg where I had conversation fully in German while ordering coffee, without staff once shifting to English. Hurrah!
The Strasbourg Cathedral — a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Construction began in 1015 and was completed in 1439!
I climbed to the top of the cathedral and saw a view of Strasbourg from there.
Strasbourg.
These buildings are from 1572! Through conquests and occupations, many times, Strasbourg has gone back and forth between being a part of Germany and being a part of France. Both styles of architecture are present.
The same buildings reflected in the water.
On the last day of my trip, I rented an e-bike and rode around solo through the German countryside around Breisach. I also stopped in another little town with my bike and ordered a German beer — once more, all interactions in German. Felt great!
I loved this experience so much that… since returning, I bought an e-bike on clearance. More adventures to come at home!
Smuggling Grace 
Your pictures bring back memories. We took a Rhine cruise a few, actually QUITE a few, years ago and loved it. I’m so glad you got to go whi
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I’m so glad you got to do it too!
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