4 June ’04, Friday. 0615 is the earliest we have made it up so far. Now you have to understand, we were doing it for “Bumble Bee”. We wanted to be first in line this morning to get an oil change. By the time it was all over we had a few minor additions added to the bill but all is good. We wanted to get an early start on the road as well. This would give us a chance to travel the riverside road and enjoy the beautiful scenery. As we left Trier I wanted to fill with gas but the only station I found was charging too much for their gas so, I drove on….yep, you almost guessed it. It was really close, but we did find a station to fill at and it didn’t take us too far out of the way (now that’s my story and I’m sticking to it). Anyway, the roadway we took today was really beautiful. From both sides of the river valley, to the crest of the steep hills, and just about as far as you can see were grape orchards for the wineries. The Mosel is a winding and twisting river that almost crosses over it’s self as it carries onto it’s meeting with the Rhine. We have also come across quite a few Roman ruins. Sometimes it is just a pillar or a stone with some carvings on it, and then there are those ruins that are quite spectacular. We traveled less than 50 miles and were impressed. As we approached Neumagen (which we had never heard of) we decided to stop at the campgrounds next to the river and do some exploring.
Well, we not only found a nice place to spend the night but we also found that they are not left out of the Roman ruin tour. We spend at least 2 hours walking this small town and just allowing the Roman history (Noviomagvs Neumagen) that we have seen here soak in. Truly beautiful !!! Speaking of TASTY, yep, I’m changing subjects…this evening we went wine tasting. This will not be our last!!!! Delicious…. Our first venture was “Dillé Wein - & Sekthaus. For a very dry and very tasty Riesling I chose a Dillé Riesling, Spätlese and Louise had a Dillé Goldfäbchen (a very smooth sweeter Riesling). And then for desert….Traditionelle Flaschengährung Riesling Brut and Extra Brut (Sparkling Wines)…..aaaahhhhh!!! What can I say….Goodnight All. Tomorrow…more of the Mosel
Well, we not only found a nice place to spend the night but we also found that they are not left out of the Roman ruin tour. We spend at least 2 hours walking this small town and just allowing the Roman history (Noviomagvs Neumagen) that we have seen here soak in. Truly beautiful !!! Speaking of TASTY, yep, I’m changing subjects…this evening we went wine tasting. This will not be our last!!!! Delicious…. Our first venture was “Dillé Wein - & Sekthaus. For a very dry and very tasty Riesling I chose a Dillé Riesling, Spätlese and Louise had a Dillé Goldfäbchen (a very smooth sweeter Riesling). And then for desert….Traditionelle Flaschengährung Riesling Brut and Extra Brut (Sparkling Wines)…..aaaahhhhh!!! What can I say….Goodnight All. Tomorrow…more of the Mosel