More lovely countryside as our ship sailed toward Wertheim, known as a medieval
'fairytale town'.
Paintings on the houses - I think this one perhaps advertised the owner as being a stone mason or builder.
The prior evening, after dinner, there was a fantastic glassblowing
demonstration by Hans Ittig, the seventh generation in his family to become
accomplished in both flame working and off hand glassblowing on the furnace.
Beside being able to purchase smaller pieces such as ornaments, birds etc. on
board, the following day we were able to visit the glass blower's studio and
museum/shop in the town of Wertheim.
Hans and his father Karl's larger pieces were really beautiful - their traditional
glassmaking techniques are even taught at the Pilchuck Glass School co-founded
by well known American glass artist Dale Chihuly.
The Ittigs frequently visit the USA and are founders of the Eugene Glass School
accomplished in both flame working and off hand glassblowing on the furnace.
Beside being able to purchase smaller pieces such as ornaments, birds etc. on
board, the following day we were able to visit the glass blower's studio and
museum/shop in the town of Wertheim.
Hans and his father Karl's larger pieces were really beautiful - their traditional
glassmaking techniques are even taught at the Pilchuck Glass School co-founded
by well known American glass artist Dale Chihuly.
The Ittigs frequently visit the USA and are founders of the Eugene Glass School
Being Saturday, Wertheim was very quiet, although I had the feeling perhaps
it's that way every day in this tiny town!
Next day we reached the Middle Rhine Valley, sailing past castles in various states
of repair, small towns, churches and vineyards. Come back for more of Germany's
beautiful River Rhine.
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