From Zell to Traben-Trarbach

While in Zell we decided that we were moving too fast.  Even though 50 km isn't much, we were blasting through too quickly and not taking enough time to explore.

We departed Zell with a goal of only about 25 km, to Traben-Trarbach.  Along the way we stopped to explore the old town of Punderich.

The old ferry house, from 1621

There are many small ferries across the Mosel.  Here's one arriving in Puderich with cycle tourists.

Later in the day we took a smaller ferry from Enkirch to Kovenig.  When we arrived at the landing the ferry operator was on his lunch break.  But fortunately for us there was a little cart by the path selling smoked fish sandwiches.  Ellen had trout, mine was mackerel, and they were delicious.

This ferry only carried pedestrians and bikes. Our tandem plus four other bikes, and the six passengers, filled it up.

We arrived in Traben-Trarbach with time to check into the excellent Hotel Central, shower and walk around the town.  A wonderful hotel with great hosts.  When we left in the morning the proprietor gave us a small bottle of wine as a gift.