First Leg of Flights
22. September 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
MSY to Detroit.
Layover
22. September 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
In Military Lounge in Detroit Airport after wonderful lunch at PF Chang. Waiting for flight to Munich.
Arrived Munich Airport
23. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Met Viking Staff member Justin. Waiting to be taken to our boat.
Longship Egil
23. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Getting settled in
Second evening onboard
23. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
It was a long full day. A lot of walking, bus rides to and from, and a smaller boat ride through the Narrows of the Danube to the Abbey. Back to our ship to enjoy some cocktails, dinner andWeiterlesen
First Day on board the Egil
23. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Enjoyed wonderful lunch & dinner on the ship while we motored closed to our excursions scheduled for tomorrow. We are docked in Deggendorf GE for the night. Tomorrow is a full day.
The Old Stone Bridge
24. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
For many years, there was no way to cross the Danube until the bridge was built. They competed with the architects of the cathedral to finish construction first. The cathedral had God on their side doWeiterlesen
Regensburg(St Peter’s)Cathedral
24. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Built in 1520 of limestone and concrete the cathedral has been surrounded by scaffolding for many years to restore (and protect passersby) the deteriorating building. Only once has the scaffoldingWeiterlesen
First Full Day with Viking
24. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
Bus trip into Regensburg Germany where we took a walking tour of the city center. The day started out very foggy but ended up beautiful.
Regensburg
24. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
Regensburg with its cobblestone streets and alleys has lots of bike traffic, where bikers have the right of way.
Regensburg Goliath House
24. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
The art of David and Goliath was originally built in 1573.
Regensburg Crafters Alley
24. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌙 50 °F
Back in the day each shop keeper crafted their specialty and lived in the small apartment above the store. One shop, since the 1700’s still sells soaps and only soaps today. Regrettably the storesWeiterlesen
Weltenberg Abbey Regensburg
24. September 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌙 50 °F
There are six monks living in this Benedictine Monastery. We saw three as they exited a Mass. it is the site of the oldest Brewery, established in 1050. There is a restaurant and hotel on the groundsWeiterlesen
Salzburg Day Trip
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Today we traveled about 2 1/2 hours across the border into Austria where we spent the day in Salzburg. From our “motor coach” we could see the Alps.
Salzburg Bridge
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Going into old Salzburg you cross over a walking bridge where locals and tourists leave locks, to seal a love, or maybe just to see if their lock remains on their next visit.
Interesting facts
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Adolf Hitler was born in Austria.
The creator of Red Bull was from Salzburg.
In Austria you are taxed on your dog. Little dog, little tax. Bigger dogs, bigger tax.
Different colored buildingsWeiterlesen
Oh Yes, I did!
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Mozart
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
They put Mozart’s name on anything to sell it here. Even Mozart Chocolate that comes in round balls. Yes, we ate Mozart’s balls. Oh my!!!
Shopping in Salzburg
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Anything look familiar?
Salzburg Architecture
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
It’s hard to believe the beauty of such old buildings. The bell tower contains 35 bells and plays a melody three times a day.
Gardens, Statutes & Cemeteries
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
The Sound of Music
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We visited many scenes included in The Sound of Music. The stairs where the children learned to sing, the fountain, the covered alley where they also sang, the place where Rolf found them hiding afterWeiterlesen
Bus ride to Salzburg
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
There weren’t a lot of opportunities to get good pics but it was an interesting ride, going through several villages with unique style of homes, plenty with beautiful flower boxes at the windows andWeiterlesen
German Feast on the ship
25. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
Celebrating Oktoberfest is not nearly as wild as Munich! I know that from Enrae’s stories and our dinner companions from Columbus, OH who went there before we sailed. I buffet feast was served but IWeiterlesen
Tuesday in Krems & Vienna
26. September 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
A leisurely start to the day, we had a scenic sail down the Danube passing castles, wooded hillsides and villages while we enjoyed a small brunch.






































































































