Dear Ms Weber, Dear Ms Pfeiffer,<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, it\u2019s already been over a week since I returned from my trip, and I wanted to thank you once again for arranging such an eventful and wonderful cargo ship voyage.
\nIt\u2019s difficult to describe or explain a holiday like this to family and friends, as you really have to experience it for yourself to understand this kind of travel.
\nI haven\u2019t felt this relaxed, impressed and \u2018unhurried\u2019 after a holiday for a long time\u2026 thank you.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a brief travel report:<\/p>\n
We set off at night from Mannheim to Friesenheim (near Strasbourg), where we swapped the coal we\u2019d unloaded in Germany for gravel. After passing through several interesting locks, the journey continued down the Rhine to Amsterdam. We were able to enjoy the journey past Mainz, Wiesbaden, the Loreley, Koblenz\u2026 and many beautiful castles in glorious sunshine and under a brilliant blue sky. After midnight, I could still see D\u00fcsseldorf, then my berth beckoned me for a few hours\u2019 sleep.
\nThe following morning, we were already almost in the Netherlands and were cruising along the beautiful River Waal. On the way to Amsterdam, I also got to see how such a large ship refuels with water and diesel.
\nI was amazed at the range of things you can buy at a bunkering station. From workwear, paint and grinders to tumble dryers, you can get almost everything there that\u2019s needed for living and working on a freighter.
\nOnce we arrived in Amsterdam, we had some time to go ashore until the gravel had been unloaded. It was enough time for a leisurely stroll through the beautiful city before we had to change harbours for a new coal load.
\nAt night, we set off again, travelling upstream along the Rhine towards the Main and Frankfurt. Shortly before sunrise, I was treated to the sight of Cologne Cathedral all lit up, and then I was able to enjoy the beautiful stretch of the Rhine from the other direction at a more leisurely pace, as we were travelling at half the speed.
\nWe passed the Loreley whilst the evening sun was still shining, and after that the Rhine is very peaceful at night.
\nOn that final night, I let the gentle hum of the engines lull me to sleep and didn\u2019t wake up until dawn in Frankfurt.
\nNow came the hardest part of the journey \u2013 saying goodbye\u2026
\nWe sat together comfortably until midday, and then, with a heavy heart, I left the ship.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll remember the trip and the brilliant crew forever. I\u2019ll miss the in-depth conversations and explanations from the owner\/captain (and indeed all the captains and the whole crew) for a long time to come. No questions were left unanswered and no wishes unfulfilled. My deepest thanks go to the crew for an unforgettable, wonderful holiday and for allowing me to share in their life on board\u2026 .!
\nI\u2019m sure I\u2019ve forgotten a few things to mention here \u2013 it was simply INDESCRIBABLE \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
P.S.: This certainly won\u2019t be my last trip on this (or any other) inland freighter.<\/p>\n
Kind regards,
\nMs E.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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