Düsseldorf

After leaving Rüdesheim in the middle of the night, we passed Cologne around breakfast time with some nice views of new buildings along the river as well as the iconic cathedral. 

We made it to Dusseldorf around lunch time and left in coaches for our tour of the city. The first coach stop was at the Media Harbor (MedienHafen). It’s a recent addition to the city and features dramatic architecture. 

After our photo stop, we were bussed to the old city for a walking tour. Much of the city was bombed during World War II, so there’s not a lot of authentic old city to visit. Nevertheless, it was an interesting tour with some nice history of the city. 

"Twisted" steeple

Statue of guy on horse

The coaster on top of his beer tells the waiter that he's had enough

After the tour we strolled back to the ship rather than wait for the bus. We pulled out of the city around dinner time.