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Though not previously big fans of German white wines we get in U.S., they tasted fantastic here

Jack headed for the beers ...

... and found several he liked ...

...but the Erdinger Dunkel was his favorite

A Rudesheimer cafe', made with Asbach Uralt brandy from just down the Rhine, made a nice dessert.

Our first night, we wandered down the touristic "main street" and couldn't resist have a brat and a schnitzel with Elvis. And some dessert "mit schlag"

Most nights we adjourned to the delightful patio dining at Am Markt hotel, where we enjoyed a lot of local specialties.

The Sauerbraten, however, was not our favorite.

On our outing to Bachrach, we indulged in a wine tasting.

On a trip to Rudesheim, we joined all the other tourists and stopped for lunch on the narrow Drosselgasse

It was one of our favorite meals. Mary tried a platter of cured wild meats, such a boar and harte.

Jack liked the Pfälzer Saumagen, a pork and potato sausage in a sow's stomach. Quite a tasty dish.

And, a local wasp gorged on the little bit Jack left.