The Rhine is to Germany what the Mississippi River is to the United States. Not only does it play a huge role in agriculture and drainage, it is also a major transportation route.
Our crew stays in Mainz because it is near the Frankfurt Airport where our flight lands after flying 9 hours from Houston. It is a beautiful little town which does all possible to preserve its history and old buildings. Even buildings which have been damaged or nearly destroyed are used as foundations of new construction.
Mainz is very far north and so, it is just now experiencing the height of the spring season. There's lots of pollen in the air and the trees & flowers are in full bloom.
This photo was taken in a town square at about 8pm. During the summer, it only gets dark for 3-4 hours every night! But in winter, there's only 3-4 hours of daylight!
Tschuss! (See you later!)
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