Koln, July 08

After returning to Germany from our stateside vacation, we headed out with some neighbors and friends to check out one of Germany's biggest, and oldest, cities - Koln, or Cologne in English. It was a neat day; we traveled by train and enjoyed one of the nicest views in Europe along the Rhein River. The castles on the Rhein didn't disappoint; it is a gorgeous ride and the weather was cooperative. We arrived in Koln around lunchtime and set about a city walking tour to see some of the sights.