Fall foliage in Germany

Our Thanksgiving week also included some GORGEOUS fall foliage in central and western Germany. You know, “us Texans” don’t usually have the opportunity to enjoy “leaf turning”, as leaves simply go from being green on the tree to brown on the ground. So, I’m easily impressed.

Many of these areas were return visits for the Budman and me as well, but it is rather interesting how the season of year can change the look and mood of a place. Surprisingly, we were haunted by rain almost every day but you can’t tell by some of these photos.

Heidelberg’s fall landscape.







The Mosel Valley, known for its many wine vineyards was a highpoint!









Cochem and the Mosel River….by day and night.







One note of commentary: OK, bummer that the castle’s last tour is at noon during the winter months. I felt like I’d failed as a tour guide this day!

Cologne.





Dusseldorf, by night, from Oberkassel.