I've been in Germany for a couple of days now but ever since I arrived here I've been hit by a horrid cold and flu and today was the first day I felt like doing very much of anything. So I dosed up on cold meds, popped lots of tissues in my handbag and headed off along the Mosel River for a drive to Trier with my Mother.
It was an absolutely beautiful day to get behind the wheel and do some exploring. The hills beside the river are covered with vineyards and grapevines all in the throes of harvest and autumnal color, the river was calm and still like a mirror in many places making for great reflections off the hills.
The main Summer mob has long gone and it was just lovely to soak up the sunshine and ambience of the riverside and Trier.
So far just a few images of the riverside and hopefully tomorrow when I can keep my eyes open a bit longer I'll have some pix of Trier to share.
What an amazing palette of hues of yellow Marie,
What joy it must have been to be amongst it all. Hope all is well with you and yours. Mx
Posted by: Megan | October 25, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Wonderful photos my dear - hope you have recovered.
I had a similar dose recently!
Look forward to catching up in Perth - perhaps this Christmas?
Come for a sail.
Posted by: Paul Chatfeild-Clarke | October 24, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Oh, it truly is Fall there! Gorgeous landscapes with autumn color.
We saw lots of rain last weekend and I came home to our first rainy days, but we need it so bad.
Hope the flu is behind you now and you can enjoy the rest of your trip :-)
~K
Posted by: karen burns | October 23, 2012 at 02:47 PM
What a beautiful place! And what glorious photos you've taken!
Posted by: Bren | October 22, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Unbelievable... you picked the best German Autumn weather ever for these great shots!It's really rare that the temperatures like this year. So great!!! How long will you stay in Germany? All the best for your cold, get well soon!
Posted by: Christine Baier | October 22, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Those images are so beautiful. Looks a bit like paradise!
Posted by: Seth | October 22, 2012 at 09:03 AM
Wow, Marie -- gorgeous shots. Love the first, with the reflection!!! I'm surprised that crop is planted parallel to the slope, rather than perpendicular. Is it grape vines, do you know?
I surely can't tell you are ill -- these are beautiful.
I hope you are feeling much better!
Posted by: Vicki in Michigan | October 22, 2012 at 08:08 AM
get well soon, and as for the photos, I love the last one best!!
Posted by: Chantal | October 22, 2012 at 04:45 AM
When I still lived in Germany we loved to take trip to the Mosel. It ALWAYS included some wine tasting as well. Trier was a very popular destination as well.
Posted by: Carola Bartz | October 21, 2012 at 11:58 PM
Great photos (the third one is my favorite). Hope you feel better.
Posted by: Joanne Thieme Huffman | October 21, 2012 at 09:17 PM