Gottweig Abbey
2023年9月26日, オーストリア ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The Abbey was established in 529 AD with 13,000 acres. It takes $1m to maintain the abbey each year. Recently all the roofs were replaced, at the cost of $17m. The church was built in 1083 and most ofもっと詳しく
Apricot Dumpling Cooking Class
2023年9月26日, オーストリア ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
After our tour of the Abbey we were treated to a cooking demonstration using the apricots from their orchard. I never drink black coffee, but I really enjoyed the coffee served here at the abbey. Toもっと詳しく
Trip Highlight (SO FAR)
2023年9月26日, オーストリア ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
This evening’s concert performance of the Strauss Capelle Vienna orchestra was led by Alma Deutscher. Alma was born in 2005. She is a composer, pianist, violinist & conductor. Playing piano when sheもっと詳しく
Off to Vienna
2023年9月26日, オーストリア ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
While enjoying the abbey, our ship repositioned to Tully. Enjoyed the scenery to the ship and were greeted by two swans when we returned to our stateroom. We continued to sail onto Vienna, throughもっと詳しく
An evening on the town
2023年9月27日, オーストリア ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
Concert, goulash and a cocktail before turning in.
Good night, Vienna
2023年9月27日, オーストリア ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
From our balcony
Vienna
2023年9月27日, オーストリア ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Today we visited the center of Vienna. Lots of churches and beautiful buildings. We saw the world’s oldest Ferris wheel.
Swarovski Flagship Store
2023年9月27日, オーストリア ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Three floors of decisions.
And we partied!
2023年9月27日, オーストリア ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Night out in the town.
Fun signs along the way
2023年9月27日, オーストリア ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
After the tour we had time to shop. Saw some signs that I couldn’t resist sharing.
And we ate!!
2023年9月27日, オーストリア ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
Leisurely Day
2023年9月28日, オーストリア ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Was able to sleep in and then enjoy lunch onboard before heading out.
Vienna Boys Choir
2023年9月28日, オーストリア ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Choir members are 10-14 years old. The boarding school where they live goes from K-12. Tuition is minimal, with focus on singing, not financial status. While in the choir, scholarships cover a portionもっと詳しく
Boarding school life
2023年9月28日, スロバキア ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
One of our choir members going to entertain us while classmates play in the school yard. And a picture of their original uniforms.
Our choir
2023年9月28日, スロバキア ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
Front row center view.
My picture in the palace
2023年9月28日, スロバキア ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
Sailing the Danube
2023年9月28日, スロバキア ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
Underway to Budapest. Another beautiful day. Weather has been sunny and high seventies to low 80’s. Just perfect. While on deck we passed under several bridges.
Lounge Entertainment
2023年9月28日, スロバキア ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
Tonight Meko and our Program Director surprised us with quite an enjoyable experience after dinner in the lounge. Dinner I chose was a crab cake, chateaubriand and chocolate lava cake.
Budapest, Finally!
2023年9月29日, ハンガリー ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
The day started out with a bang. Sharon banged her leg into something on deck this morning and it ruined her whole day. We are waiting now, 9:45 PM, for a medic to come on board. We are packed for ourもっと詳しく
Panoramic Budapest
2023年9月29日, ハンガリー ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
I went out for the morning tour of the city while Sharon sat with her foot up.
Beautiful Church. Can’t pronounce the na
2023年9月29日, ハンガリー ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Beautiful working church. The name is on the sign.
…and more eating
2023年9月29日, ハンガリー ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Went to the market and learned of different meats, cheeses and chocolates. Oh yes, and paprikas. Spare time for shopping before enjoying a tasting of pickles, cheeses and meats.
More Shopping
2023年9月29日, ハンガリー ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
Free time during the city tour. Our guide was a hoot! The manhole covers are beautiful.
Our last dinner on the ship
2023年9月30日, ハンガリー ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
Farewell to the Captain and crew. It was a wonderful time. A traditional Hungarian dinner.
Last Stop in Budapest
2023年9月30日, ハンガリー ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
Three hours til our departure. We are in the hospital. Sharon’s wound refuses to stop bleeding. ER has a warehouse feel with cots everywhere.















































































































































































旅行者Wow, beautiful place!
旅行者Beautiful