I just wanted to share with you this painting by Paul Süchtig of the Rhine ferry crossing between Lank-Kierst and Kaiserswerth.
The painting dates from the 1970s, but the ferry looks very similar today, the main difference being that there is now a new motorway bridge in the background.
In the current heatwave the only hint of a cool breeze is to be found down by the Rhine. The best place to catch it is the middle of the river from a boat.
Unfortunately the ferry between Meerbusch and Kasierswerth is not operating at the moment as it is ‘moonlighting’ for a couple of weeks as a pleasure boat at the fair in Oberkassel. We are obliged to cool off as best we can on the banks.
The low level of the Rhine means wide beaches have appeared along parts of the river, especially around Meerbusch. The locals are making the most of this, holding barbecues and parties there every evening.