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From Trier, we drove up to Koblenz and then down the banks of the
Rhine.
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The whole area is covered in vineyards and Reisling grapes grow
especially well here.
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This is the view of Rudesheim from the vineyards that overlook
this charming little town on the Rhine.
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Some of the vines on a grey day in March.
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Here we are on the top of the hill overlooking Rudesheim, with
the vineyards behind us.
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More rows of vines.
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Later that day we arrived in Mainz, just in time for their Fasching
parade.
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Historically, during Fasching the lower classes were allowed to
wear costumes and mask to mimic aristocracy and heads of church.
Today, everyone wears costumes, almost like Hallowe'en in Canada.
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Aside from dozens of marching bands, there were also a few floats.
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