Boat was still delayed so we did not arrive in Würzburg till about 12 so we were given a packed lunch away with us. Würzburg palace was amazing. The frescos and stucco work and the mirrored cabinet (an actual room) were awe inspiring. Walked through the old town back to the bus and hence the boat. Now we are sailing down the Main river. Lots more locks and lower in the water now. see video. Unfortunately George thinks he must have got a bit too much heat ...

This morning Teresa, Martin , George and I went to the Wellness centre. George just sat on a sun lounger but the rest of us went in the spa. It was lovely. Then we went to lunch. After lunch we just relaxed till the boat berthed. Boat was held up and didn't arrive at Freudenburg till 16.45. We were told to go straight to the bus. Our guide on the bus to Wertheim was quite funny. We were lucky enough to get the same guide for our tour of the town.Arrive...

Stopped at Rudesheim. While we are on our excursion this afternoon they will be putting Perspex protectors over the portholes. This is because they have to add ballast to make the ship sit a lot lower in the water so that we fit under the bridges in the next part of the cruise. They will have to put in more later but at present the water is part way up our porthole.The excursion was interesting. It was to a mechanical music museum. Many lovely old "instrument...

This morning berthed at the side of the Rhine close to Cologne Cathedral. Had a look round it and then just wandered about the streets. Off to lunch now. While we are at lunch the boat is having to move to the other bank of the river. From there we are getting a city tour. Not much view through our porthole at our morning berth. Lol.Went on the city tour. Quite interesting. Didn't bother with more sightseeing or shopping. George fancied a beer so we w...