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The
castle ruin overlooks the town and the river far below |
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There
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The
castle was situated to have a 360 degree view of the countryside |
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What
a surprise !
I am standing
near the grapevines
that produced the wine that
we have been buying and enjoying in Virginia
all year
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The River Voyager is on the near shore |
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One last look up at the castle
as we ride the shuttle down to Bernkastel
Tomorrow we continue touring the River Mosel
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