Friday part 3

Once again let me apologize for the screwy layout of this blog. I can't seem to get the pics in between the words, and just don't have the patience to learn. I know I did it on the cross-country trip, but that was with Deb's help.

The picture of all the bubbles is actually the Lego store in town. This fascinated me. Just like in a penny candy store, you get a container, and then fill it with whatever color Legos you want. Initially, I thought they were jelly beans. Broke a tooth finding out.


Second pic is the Rhein River, with the lineup of sightseeing boats along the shoreline. These boats are behemoths and take hourly cruises up and down the city. Some have dinner, some entertainment...

The Cologne Cathedral, referred to as the Dom, is spectcular and in the centerpiece of downtown. The stairs facing the train station are always loaded with people.

Why does Europe have to be so far ahead of the US in practical things? All their staircases have runners going down (or up, I suppose) them, facilitating bicycles. No, you don't RIDE down them; it just makes it easier to navigate.