However, after driving on the autobahn for about 2 hours and just outside the town, John's car started acting strange. It was lurching and we knew something was seriously wrong. We quickly pulled off at the first ausfahrt (German for exit on highway) and luckily we spotted a hotel. The hotel clerk helped us read the car manual, which said to service the engine immediately.
I think things went pretty well. We have never really been in this type of situation in the states, let alone in Germany. Luckily the person at the auto service helpline could speak fairly good English and they could help him.
We were able to eat a long lunch in the hotel restaurant while we waited for the tow truck. Then, John went with the tow driver to Trier and dropped his car at the dealer and then was able to get a rental car and get back to us at the hotel in about an hour. (He found out the car had a broken cylinder.)
By then it was late so we headed back home. Since we were along the Mosel River, we decided to stop in a small town named Cochem.
Mike- You'll be excited to know we made it up to the castle in time for the last tour!! This castle dates from the 11th century and is currently viewed as it was in the 19th century after many battles and rebuilding.
The tour was in German but we were able to read an English help guide. The rooms were pretty nice not super huge or fancy and John could take pictures inside. Here are a few.
The Dining Hall
We have seen a chandelier like this before. This time we found out the mermaid with antlers floating above the room protects the inhabitants of the castle from evil. You could also make a wish and rub the red spot on her belly and your wish would come true...
I thought this candelabra was neat.
The Knights Hall
The last owner of the castle was a hunter. He had a Hunters Room where the walls were lined with heads and antlers. This room, the Knights Hall, had several entire furs, including this poor polar bear.
The Weapons Room
The wardrobe is the most valuable piece of furniture in the castle.
Nice family picture on the balcony. The view from the castle is great. The castle sits 100 meters above the river.
View of the Mosel River and the town of Cochem. This is wine country.
I think Lia is plotting revenge!
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