This week’s theme from Where’s my backpack? about foliage was a challenge because I had lots of possibilities. But I decided on pictures I took during a boat ride on the Rhine River. It was late September and the leaves were starting to change colors. Here are some of the pictures (with lots of trees)!
Meg Travels 
Ahhhhh…the Rhineland home of my ancestors. How beautiful.
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That boat ride was just enchanting with all the villages and castles! I hope to go back again sometime soon… :)
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Beautiful to see hill after hill of dense foliage, and the architecture too.
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It was very charming and I never got tired of seeing all those lovely castles!
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Love your pictures! I just returned from a trip down the Danube from Germany to Hungary. It was amazing. The views from the boat of the countryside and castles were incredible.
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Thanks, and I’m looking forward to reading about your boat ride on the Danube! I’m sure the views were breathtaking… :)
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the castles almost look balanced on the top of the hill – wonderful shots!
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The castles were so stately and elegant I was really impressed! And thank you :)
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That’s such an awesome trip! Castles around every bend, it seems! Ein Prosit!
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I don’t think I ever saw so many castles as I did on that boat ride! And each one was unique and beautiful… :)
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Was there a fog or mist in the air? That castle is gorgeous. It must be very cold inside are a fortune to heat.
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It had been raining earlier and the weather was mostly cloudy that afternoon. And I think you’re right – the castles must be difficult to heat!
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Beautiful shots of castles and trees!
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Thank you – going on the boat ride was a wonderful experience and it was fun seeing all those castles!
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Lovely, the Rhine a beautiful place for cruising – did you relax with a glass of the local wine?
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It’s a marvelous trip! I took lots of pictures and thoroughly enjoyed it… :)
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There’s foliage, and then there’s FOLIAGE! So lush and rich. I’ve always heard the Rhine is beautiful! Debra
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The Rhine is very lovely, and the trees are as big a part of the scenery as the castles and villages!
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There are a lot of trees there! Love it.
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There really were and the trees were just starting to change color. It was a charming scene!
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I love the thick dense forests of trees here in Europe…would love to do the Rhine and see those castles…I did germany by bus once…just not the same!!
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I think being on the river provides a unique view of the landscape that you won’t see any other way. And it’s really beautiful too!
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Gorgeous! I’ve sometimes thought it would be lovely to cruise down the Rhine, and seeing your photos makes me think this time of year would be a great time to do it.
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I think that this time of year would be ideal for a boat tour on the Rhine! And when the leaves start to change color the views are even more enchanting :)
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Lovely!
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The Rhine is very beautiful!
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Such stunning photos! The first one took my breath away.
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I’m so glad you liked the photos – thank you very much!
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Wow, that first image is quite an impressive photo and scene!
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The boat ride was simply unforgettable! I was astonished by the beauty of the castles…
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I love Your photos. They are indeed great. Many years ago we drove also alongside Rhine and we enjoyed it.
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It’s beautiful whether you see it from the water or by land! And thank you, I’m glad you liked the pictures :)
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Oh I love these photos. The first one in particular. You got three wonderful things, the river, the castle and the village. Really nice!
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Thank you – I’d never seen so many castles as I did on that boat ride! It was an interesting look into the past… :)
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Meg-
Yes, I have spent a lot of time in Germany and the small towns are just gorgeous and the food incredible!
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