The Romantic Rhine Gorge...

The Castles of the Rhine River number 28 in all. Some are found in the end stages of ruins, and others still hold the briliant charm of days of Kings and Queens.  Each castle held its own history amongest the gorges walls. Each story more intreging than the one before it. The last castle seen above is the one the Magic Kingdom's has fashioned itself after.

~Lori

Ugly Duckling of the Rhine....

Swan of the Rhine River.. My afternoon arrival back on the boat lead to photographing this rather bold swan. I had my feet hanging out of our stateroom window and he or she came right up for a close up with my lens. Very pretty to see and get up close and personal with a very magestic bird.

~Lori