Cologne and the Rhine River

I had a business trip to Cologne, Germany.  Lots of meetings, but I got out and about a couple of times for walks.  Very pedestrian and bike friendly, and lots of public transportation.  The cathedral is pretty dominating.  If I remember correctly, they moved the stained glass windows into the countryside during WWII to protect them from the allied bombing.

After the meetings were over, a bunch of us took a day-cruise on the Rhine River.  Castles just about everywhere, it seemed.  If they were all enemies, they didn't have to go far to pick a fight!

Cathedral across the Rhine River

Love Locks ... each etched with the names of a couple.  All along the full span of the bridge!

Castle along the Rhine

 Church along the Rhine

Cannon balls ready for firing!

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