Cochem tour

From the high perch on the hill the Cochem castle had a spectacular scene of the valley and village below.

 

While Heinrich was admiring the view from the castle entry way he noticed the statue of a guard watching over the valley. He thought it looked like a big frog but the people in the castle say that it's a lion in armor.

Close to the last gate is a series of small cannons under a little roof. They were pretty small and weren't used to defend the castle. They are signal cannons that would fire a salute when someone important would come into the castle.

Heinrich met the castle guide near the final entrance. There was a huge gate with a time line to explain the history of the castle. She was a very good guide but spoke English with a very slow a deliberate pace. It was good but kind of funny too.

Inside the gates there was an impressive view of the castle. There are lots of towers and parapets and bays. Around the bottom of the wall were lots of really nice flowers and gardens.

There was also a special garden full of herbs. Each of them had a little sign that would give their names and tell how the herb was used for cooking or medications.