Didn't arrive until 3 pm
and, when we did, it was to find that our mooring place was having work
carried out. Another place to moor was found and the Saga staff managed
to get our coaches (there was a city walking tour included) to stop
a short walk away from us. Well organised on their part. I may have
a few harsh words to say about the holiday but the onboard Saga staff
were excellent. We took our brollies this time, and we needed them.
Our guide (Helga) was another
example of German efficiency. Excellent English and very knowledgable.
Also a sense of humour (again!). When she showed us the house where
Karl Marx was born she told us not to laugh and pointed out a Euroshop.
Of course we all laughed and she said "I told you not to laugh".
The birthplace of Karl Marx
There was a band playing
near where we met the guide but the seats were all too wet so we couldn't
sit and watch when we met later for the coaches.
Band in Trier, "Sommer" - were they
having a laugh!
Walked from the Porta Nigra
to the Cathedral and then had about 75 minutes on our own before we
met again at the Porta Nigra. Of course, we were given a feast of information,
the majority of which we immediately forget. However did note that Trier
is (almost certainly) the oldest town in Germany. We didn't go into
the Cathedral (impressive though it looked) but decided to enter the
Parish Church (right next door) instead. Some lovely stained glass and
a rather attractive internal door. Although it was Sunday most of the
shops were open (apparently they do this about 7 times a year and we'd
struck lucky) so had a look in a few on the way back but bought nothing.
Porta Nigra
Door in Church
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