Cologne

After sailing through the morning and pouring rain, we reach Cologne - the fourth largest German city. Our walking tour began just as the rain stopped. We visited the city cathedral followed by a beer hall. This is not the first of the beers I have had to drink - and I'm pretty sure it won't be my last.

This is Germany and that of course means chocolate! The Lindt factory is in Cologne and we take a tour. Not the most interesting tour I've ever been on, but one of the tastiest.

Another thing Germany means of course is beer. After dinner on board the Viking Pride we visit one of Cologne's many brauhauses. These places are neat. There is one choice of beer (Kolsch) served in 200 ml glasses (€1.55) by a frau who circulates with a tray she carries by a handle. Each tray probably held 10 or 12 glasses. When you want one she gives you one and makes a tick on your coaster which is esentially the bill.