Grein-Krems, 19 July

We meat Jürgen in the morning. He is also on way to the Black Sea in his 27' Ulla sailing boat. He is travelling slowly but we will certainly meet up along the river as we are having a few longer breaks ahead of us. 

The cow and the calf castle. The calf is in the river. 

We are in the Wachau part of the Donau. It streches for 35 km from Melk to Krems. Beautiful area with green hillsides, vineyard, small villages, kloisters and castles.  Lots of large tourist cabin ships. 

Here is Dornstein. 

And Dornstein with castle ruin. 

Again Dornstein

Carl had been depressed for a few days due to not findng any evidence of the 30- year war Swedes. 

At last a historical record that could give a lead to the many ruins along the Donau. The Swedes were here as well. Carl is very pleased with himself because it supports his view that the full impact of the 30-year war and the Swedes role has not yet been fully understood and appreciated. Time will tell but it is good that Carl is happy. 

Look at him! He managed to find the best Heuriger in the whole of Wachau.  

Up in the mountains to the little village Eglesee and to familie  Wittmans Heurige. 

Happier than happy? 

Or happy fotographer?