January 15 

The day started us out early to take us through the hilly country side and winding hills to Boppard, Germany.  In Boppard we boarded a two storied steamer and departed up the Rhine River.  Wandering up the river revealed large and small castled framed by ancient roman walls build into the hills dotted with vine yards.
    Afterwards it was lunch and boarding the bus again to head to the company Boehringer-Ingleheim. A problem with one of the transformers provided a surprise causing them to send their fire trucks as we pulled up but once inside everything went completely smoothly.  A tour of the facilities, a presentation and a video were followed by sandwhiches, cake, desserts and beverages and one of our engineer students got to meet his boss for an internship this summer with Boehringer-Ingleheim.
    Once finished we boarded the bus once again for the last leg of the drive as we continued on to Hochenheim where we arrived at the Ramada Hotel.  We had dinner as a group and what remained of the night was free.