Thurs 28 may.  We are now in Zurich having just finished our Rhine cruise in Basel this morning. The people travelling with us were from many places, however the North Americans made up about 75% , South American 10%, we Ozzies 10%. Almost all the Americans seemed to like us especially our sense of humour. We dined with different people each night and after a few wines became a little noisy.
The cruise was great with many highlights, the weather was almost perfect.
The gothic churches in Mainz and Strasbourg with their stained-glass windows, which some how survived the bombings during WW 2, were impressive. The canals whinding through the French cities of Strasbourg and Colmar with little ally ways leading into squares full of alfresco diners and buskers playing music.
A highlight was driving into the Black Forest, through small villages looking like they would have lppked hundreds of yesrs ago. Passing by small vineyards and orchards of cherries, plums and apple trees. Marilyn and Carmel enjoyed eating some Black Forest cake.