Bryony, Trier

Bryony, Trier

Bryony growing by the footpath along the Mosel at Trier, climbing on the grasses at the end of its flowering season.

Retreating heron, Trier

Retreaing heron, Trear

A heron deciding to head for a quieter spot along the River Mosel than its previous fishing spot near the busy riverside footpath.

Retreaing heron, Trear

Meadow clary, Trier

Meadow clary, Trier

Once again, one of the rich variety of wildflowers by the River Mosel at Trier. These flowers are meadow clary, otherwise known as meadow sage.

Lucerne (possibly), Trier

Lucerne (possibly), Trier

Another of the plants growing beside the footpath along the River Mosel at Trier. A very tentative ID: it might possibly be alfafa, aka lucerne.

Lucerne (possibly), Trier

Sandstone cliffs, Trier

Sandstone cliffs, Trier

Looking across the Mosel at Trier to the impressive sandstone cliffs on the far bank. The disturbance in the water in the fist picture is from one of the cruise boats, turning to head back downstream

Sandstone cliffs, Trier