Rhine River Tour
Revised
A gentle mist rises from the river; daylight arrived an hour ago, but old Sol likes to take his time climbing those vine-covered mounts.
Soon the guide calls us aboard we wend our way upstream, cool waters bow away in a white wave, ripples lap at the banks.
Just around the next bend an ancient castle peeks its' crenelations over sharp-sided crags and clinging bush.
Lines and rows of vineyards push toes into alkali soil, too soon to become wine; you wonder if the pickers aren’t part Chamois.
Aromas' of wurst, pommes frites; and thoughts of cold dunkel beer to wash it down.
Children fishing on the shore point, laugh, and shout ...
"Why do silly people wish to ride the river?."
Looking at scenes they have seen all their lives.
May 12, 2009/ revised Jun 4, 2009 © Steve Pray
Original
A gentle mist from the river rises; daylight arrived a hour ago, but old sol likes to take his time climbing those vine covered mounts.
Soon the guide calls us to board we wend our way up stream, cool waters bow away in a white wave, ripples lap at the banks.
Just around the next bend an ancient castle peeks it’s crenelations over sharp sided crags and clinging bush.
Lines and rows of vineyards push toes into alkali soil, too soon to become wine; you wonder if the pickers aren’t part Chamois.
Aroma’s of wurst, pomme frits; and thoughts of cold dunkel beer to wash it down.
Children fishing on the shore point, laugh, and shout a question... "Why do silly people wish to ride the river?."
Looking at scenes they have seen all their lives.
May 12, 2009 © Steve Pray
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