PLAN B
Decided rather than hang around in Koblenz, then other places along the Rhine/Danube, waiting for Christmas (and Doz, John and Julie), I'm going to set off maybe tomorrow up the Moselle towards Luxembourg. It's an extra couple of hundred km but at least I'll be on the move again. I ought to get back on the original route by mid May which still gives me enought time to get to Ulm.
There was this odd greyish thing in the sky today - not seen one since I left the UK! Then it started raining for an hour or so. The forecast says it's only for today, then back to sunshine, in fact it has cleared up already. The wind has dropped right off too so it should be a nice few days on the Moselle ... apparently they do a nice brand of wine there too- it's going to be hard work forcing myself off the beer, but I suppose I'll just have to grit my teeth.
Well I've got to dash - there's a pub/restaurant around the corner that has a 'Happy Hour' on drink AND food - everything half price .... so I'm treating myself to 12oz rump with all the trimmings for 7.75Euros ... it has to beat the cheese and ham pasta I cooked for myself last night !