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Melk, Austria

This afternoon we took a short bus ride to Benedictine Abbey/Monastery/Church. It is over 900 years old. Some interesting facts about the Abby which is huge:
Only 24 monks in residence now
200 staffLeia mais
Our Riverboat

Our riverboat is the Adgio - we have two groups on board - we are the red group & the other one is the blue group about 40 in each group with a Program Director for each. After dinner they each gave aLeia mais
Germany

We are in Passau Germany 🇩🇪 went on a walking tour & then to an organ concert
117,000 pipes in St Stephens church.
4th of July celebration

After a delicious dinner of salmon, vegetables & potatoes the crew paraded around the dining hall with sparklers, we all sang the Star Spangled Banner & then had a yummy dessert
4th of July sunset

We went up to the upper deck to watch the sunset. Every night they turn down the bed & put a chocolate on the pillow along with a map of the city we will be visiting the next day. Chris & I talked toLeia mais
Regensburg

This morning we went on a walking tour with a local guide. We walked across the stone bridge which took 12 years to build—town was not bombed during WWII so buildings are over 900 years old. ThisLeia mais
Kelheim Germany

We are in Bavaria & Kelheim is a small quaint hamlet on the Danube. Chris & I walked through the town with our friends from South Carolina — Gail & Joanne this morning
We talked to a lady cal gal &Leia mais
Upper Deck

Late afternoon out tour leader lectured above the Rhine-Main-Danube canal & discussed the history of building the locks. Tonight we went to the upper deck & viewed the sunset & we reached the highestLeia mais
Nuremberg

Today we went on a tour of Nuremberg with a local guide. We went by the ruins of a stadium where Hitler held his rallies. We went to the building where the Nuremberg trials were held but only saw aLeia mais
Bamburg

This morning a walking tour of Bamburg which was not bombed during WWII. It is a World Heritage City which means they cannot change or add any structures. They can repair them though. Every church weLeia mais
Activities on Board

This afternoon the pastry chefs demonstrated how to make apple strudel
We were invited to the Inner Circle reception-to be in the inner circle you have to have taken 3 trips. We had champagne & theLeia mais
Wuzburg

One hour bus ride to Rothsburg - ancient city surrounded by a wall The town is famous for having lots of stores that sell Christmas ornaments & decorations. Also for St Jacobs church that has theLeia mais
Werthem

This morning we had an expert on board that demonstrated his craft of glass blowing I bought a beautiful bud vase for only $18. We have lost a few hours on our schedule because one propeller broke butLeia mais
Wertheim

Another walking tour today this is a very small city- our tour leader pointed out a memorial to the towns Jewish ancestors who died during WWII- then another delicious dessert at lunch - but I amLeia mais
Heidelberg

Heidelberg University was founded in 1196–the oldest in Europe - we went to a castle that is named one of the 10 best places to see in Europe & a walking tour of the city. A picture of some othersLeia mais
Castles on the Reine

So far we have sailed on the Danube & Main Rivers & we are now on the Reine headed for Koblenz, Germany. All along the rivers are white swans & their babies. Soon we will be passing an area whereLeia mais
Koblenz

I had a mimosa on the deck as we sailed by many castles with narration by our Program Director. So much history from the 1100s on & so many stories! This afternoon we went on a city tour with a localLeia mais
Continued

Having a mimosa on top deck. City tour with guide who spoke 5 languages & an accordion
Orchestra concert after dinner
Castles

Cologne Germany

Tour of the city. The main attraction is the Catholic Church which is third tallest in the world called Dom. We even had a special visit from the Pope! In front of the church a young artist paintingLeia mais
More photos of Cologne

Photos from Chris from today
Tomorrow Amsterdam
We leave Friday at 5am for airport- fly out at 9:50 IF flight is on time!!!
Amsterdam Netherlands

We just arrived in Amsterdam-our last city
Going on a canal cruise soon
First a few pictures Chris sent me & the show by the crew last night (fun & lots of laughs)
Amsterdam continued

Canal ride & city tour
Our farewell dinner

Our group. Friends from Florida
Birthday celebration
Our fabulous waiters
Ana - our hospitality host & Alex massage therapist
We said goodbye to our friends & will be leaving for the airport inLeia mais
Looks great! [Scott]
We made it home from Canada and had a great trip. [Scott]
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You look so relaxed, Pat. Just what you needed. Enjoy.