First Leg of Flights
September 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
MSY to Detroit.
Layover
September 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
In Military Lounge in Detroit Airport after wonderful lunch at PF Chang. Waiting for flight to Munich.
Arrived Munich Airport
September 23, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Met Viking Staff member Justin. Waiting to be taken to our boat.
Longship Egil
September 23, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Getting settled in
Second evening onboard
September 23, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 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 andRead more
First Day on board the Egil
September 23, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 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
September 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 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 doRead more
Regensburg(St Peter’s)Cathedral
September 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 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 scaffoldingRead more
First Full Day with Viking
September 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 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
September 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
Regensburg with its cobblestone streets and alleys has lots of bike traffic, where bikers have the right of way.
Regensburg Goliath House
September 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
The art of David and Goliath was originally built in 1573.
Regensburg Crafters Alley
September 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 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 storesRead more
Weltenberg Abbey Regensburg
September 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 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 groundsRead more
Salzburg Day Trip
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 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
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 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
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 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 buildingsRead more
Oh Yes, I did!
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Mozart
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 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
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Anything look familiar?
Salzburg Architecture
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 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
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
The Sound of Music
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 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 afterRead more
Bus ride to Salzburg
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 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 andRead more
German Feast on the ship
September 25, 2023 in Austria ⋅ 🌙 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 IRead more
Tuesday in Krems & Vienna
September 26, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 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.






































































































