I'm surprised. I didn't expect to like Cologne as much as I do. It's super easy to get around (the best Public Transport system I've EVER used, did not get lost ONCE and I speak maybe two licks of German), it's got the old and new European mix, and so real...not touristy, except for the Cathedral and well, once you see the photos of it you'll see why a person would travel here to take a look. It's breathtaking!

The ICE is the high speed train we took from Amsterdam to Cologne.

The Cologne train station. It's famous for the scented water, cologne, and 4711 is sold everywhere. I don't know what it says under the 4711.

The Internationale Dental-Schau. This is why we came!

The Rhine river. I took this pic from the tram.

Cathedral

Cathedral again, but from a different view and a DHL truck in the photo! Nice. It's so tall that I couldn't get a good shot of the entire height.

This is the Cathedral with the modern Museum Ludwig (I went there today). Total juxtapostion of old and new (ooh, I sound like a tour book).

The Dom Hbf. I just love train stations.

Here's a fun building in the Neumarkt Shopping neighborhood (I went there today too!). I thought daughter would love the ice cream cone on top of the building. Inside, there are way too many little cafes with delectable desserts.
Tomorrow we're back to Amsterdam. A few more sights to see and a birthday celebration!
Then it's up early to fly back home.
Gute Nacht (that's good night in German).