God has been gracious to us and has been with us through our journey of love and life. He has carried us through some of the most difficult times and has given us joy in the midst of sorrow. He has also been loving and given us abundant blessings. Most importantly, He has provided us with faith. May we share that faith with others.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame".
Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Monday, July 14, 2025

Rhine River Cruise, Rudesheim, Germany

 We started the day in this sweet, picturesque town with a tour of the Siegfried Mechanical Music Museum. It was astonishing! It was a museum of one family's private selection of machines that play music. Then, we shopped, dined and tried some Rudesheim coffee. We also faced our fears and rode a gondola up the side of the hill to take in the views. Next, we had a wine tasting of Reisling, which is grown in this part of Germany.

After returning to the ship we rode through the most beautiful part of the Rhine (Rhine Gorge), which included castles and sweet, little villages. We also saw Loreley rock. 

(Pictures are in backwards order)