A Cruising Afternoon, Day 5

After an Italian Coffee in the lounge, we had a delicious Bavarian lunch: a variety of sausages, sauerkraut, etc. The morning mist gave way to a beautiful sunny afternoon, which we enjoyed on the upper deck. Sweaters were enough for a while and spiked hot chocolate was readily available.

We watched the ship maneuver one of 14 locks we'll sail through on the trip. Before the lock, the 13 foot drop would have surely disrupted our serenity. In fact. I'm writing this passage from the loft seated in my room. Being on the first/water level floor, I really feel the sensation of gliding through the water.Read more