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July 3, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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Looks great! [Scott]
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We made it home from Canada and had a great trip. [Scott]
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Traveler You look so relaxed, Pat. Just what you needed. Enjoy.
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Melk, Austria
July 3, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
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 staff needed to keep it clean (1,365 windows)
Eleven libraries holding over 100,000 books in 15 languages on all subjects
The most magnificent Baroque church in the world (pictures not allowed inside)
900 students attend high school there
Our Program Director Randy from the NetherlandsRead more
Traveler Lovely. Such a light colored structure. Clock must be working, too..
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Traveler Are there pictures inside painted right on the walls?
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Our Riverboat
July 3, 2022 in Austria ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
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 a slide presentation of their lives. The max guests the boat holds is 160 so we are less but it’s still a big group for us. Below are pictures of the lock process which I understand happens 66 times in this voyage. Tomorrow we will be in GermanyRead more
TravelerIt's fun to see your boat. What you'll call home for a while.
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TravelerLock process should be interesting!
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Locks are great. I guess they put a limit on the length of the riverboats. [Charlie]
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Germany
July 4, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We are in Passau Germany 🇩🇪 went on a walking tour & then to an organ concert
117,000 pipes in St Stephens church.
Traveler What was the explanation about this huge building? Was it a. jail? Why little lookout windows?
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Traveler A timeline. Does it represent the different uses for this building over the centuries?
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Traveler Looks like one of the "Living History" people from one of our East Coast parks. Williamsburg era.
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4th of July celebration
July 4, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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
So fun! [Scott]
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Traveler Nice celebration for the 4th of July. You all look happy to be celebrating together.
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4th of July sunset
July 4, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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 to some people on the tour from Minnesota & Wisconsin tonight
Needless to say we are having a GREAT time.Read more
Travelervery nice sunset
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I see by the map that you are in Regensburg, right in the middle of the Danube. The Find Penguins app puts your current location on the map at the top. [Charlie]
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Traveler The sunsets are beautiful. One reason I like living on a hill except we seldom have a sky here like what you saw off the boat.
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Regensburg
July 5, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
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. This afternoon a professor from the university spoke about the differences between the German & US public school systems—too many to elaborate
After dinner a dance group in traditional costumes performed in our lounge area.Read more
Traveleryour looking good half way through the adventure. pictures show alot of history .
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TravelerLovely view. You both look rested and raring to go. Postcard picture sky with puffy white clouds.
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Traveler Lovely bridge post with shield and a person whose body is cut off. 😃
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Kelheim Germany
July 6, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
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 & one man invited us to see his gardenRead more
Travelerflowers and veggies. those strawberries are redder than what we buy from ventura.
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TravelerThat's a new line!
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Traveler If this is his garden, I'm glad you took him up on his invitation. Lovely. And so green.
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Upper Deck
July 6, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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 highest lock around 9:15pm
Also posted is a picture of Gail with the Captain & one of me with the Captain of the MS River AdagioRead more
Travelerspectrum has been funded! nice sunset over the bridge. looks like your ship just clears the bridge?
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Thanks for the pictures. [Scott]
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TravelerI'm glad to see you are staying warm! :)
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Nuremberg
July 7, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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 a model of the courtroom since the actual courtroom is still in use. This afternoon a local historian spoke to us about the relationship between Russia & Germany throughout history.Read more
I see you had a pub quiz after dinner. I'm guessing tomorrow os Bamberg. [Charlie]
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Traveler Grim looking structure.
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Traveler This is the one that was behind the building on the previous page. In Munich they had a clock with different displays coming out. The figures were so large. What. or who is the figure in gold with the staff?
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Bamburg
July 8, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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 we have seen has a scaffolding around it.Read more
Travelerscaffolding can be used for repair or to help support the aging churches. good history in those pictures.
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Traveler Oh, my goodness. This is a WOW!
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Traveler Are those permanently on display? Thank you for taking this trip and inviting me to read your blog, Pat..
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Activities on Board
July 8, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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 & the Captain & hospitality supervisor thanked us. And another artistic dessert!Read more
Travelerlooks like rain on the windows behind the chef? pizza dough or flat bread?
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Traveler Are they standing on paper? Is it a game they are playing. Hmmm.
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Traveler I hope you saved room for dinner. Love spun sugar on desserts.
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Wuzburg
July 9, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
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 the blood of Christ according to the Catholic Church. The last picture is a barred window where cloistered nuns gave food to the poor. Germans are very proud of their beer & sausages & weinerschnitzel
as we hear all the time from our guidesRead more
Very interesting little town. I bet you had fun there. Thanks for sharing! Be well. [Frank]
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Travelernice pictures, "i fixed the computer problem", johnny tech smart. miss you!
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heading off to Alaska in the morning. Glad you are having a fun trip! Love following along on the photos... [Scott]
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Werthem
July 10, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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 but we will soon be in Werthem & the Captain has arranged for repair or replacement when we go on our city tour
Also yesterday a sweet German lady stopped me as we were walking & wanted so much to talk to me but only spoke German so I asked her if Chris could take her picture with meRead more
Travelereveryone needs to paddle. the churches look beautiful. continue to enjoy the rivers.
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Traveler Lovely. Was it close to evening?
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Traveler That was interesting that he could do that on the boat. And so close to the microphone.
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Wertheim
July 10, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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 am walking 10,000 steps a day
In the afternoon we went to a home hosted coffee/dessert. Our host, Doris, is in the back row behind me. She was extremely friendly & easy to talk to — she has hosted these get togethers for Grand Circle cruise lines for 18 years. Pictured is Jorge coy pond in her backyard. Tonight the crew will speak to our group about their native countries. They are all young & very polite & competent
The gal that cleans room for our floor was s from Ukraine 🇺🇦Read more
Traveler I keep thinking there should be a windmill at the top.
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Traveler Lovely scene with fountain bubbling.
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Traveler Are the photos of the Jewish people who lost their lives in WWII?
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Heidelberg
July 11, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
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 others on the tour at lunch. The man at the far right & woman at the far left are from Santa Clarita. Roger works at Holy Cross Hospital & Theresa teaches for the Castaic school district (small world).Read more
TravelerReminds me of an operetta with students from the University singing.
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Traveler These century old buildings have so much charm. You could spend hours looking at all the statues, etc. all over them. Thank you for sharing photos of the buildings, Pat.
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Traveler Better look at the intricate work.
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Castles on the Reine
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
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 where there are many castles along the river. It is a World Heritage Site.
I want to thank my brother, Charlie, for setting up this blog & hope you have enjoyed it - thanks for the comments—sorry I haven’t answered questions bit didn’t realize I could reply. More later—-Read more
Has been great to follow along and know what you are up to. We miss you and can’t wait to hear all about it. We are in Denali National [Scott]
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Park and having a great trip. Love you. [Scott]
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TravelerIs it almost over? 😢
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Koblenz
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
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 local guideRead more
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Continued
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Having a mimosa on top deck. City tour with guide who spoke 5 languages & an accordion
Orchestra concert after dinner
Travelerinteresting type of orchestra,nice pictures. enjoy the next three days, see you friday/
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Traveler Beautiful centerpiece in this fountain.
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Traveler A city guide?
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Castles
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Traveler The castles looks so old that you wonder how the continue to stand.
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Traveler Immense. Wonder how many lived in it.
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Traveler This one looks so different - almost modern looking.
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Cologne Germany
July 13, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
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 painting flags of the world & promoting peace (love it)
Tonight the Crew is putting on a show for us will send more pictures laterRead more
TravelerColorful.
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Traveler Wow, they could use a cleaning. Our first time in France and in Paris in 1985, they were cleaning the exterior of Notre Dame. We were back in 1989 and the job looked completed.
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Traveler Too many items to focus on so I will just write that Chris is holding up on the journey. You have both seen many sights on this cruise. That's what make river boat trips so special.
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More photos of Cologne
July 13, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Photos from Chris from today
Tomorrow Amsterdam
We leave Friday at 5am for airport- fly out at 9:50 IF flight is on time!!!
Traveleri'll have two pretzels with extra salt. nice group of lady sailors. enjoy the next two days on the ship. see you friday.
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I am sure you have had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your happy time with Kathy and me. Have a safe trip home [f]
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Great photos! Have a safe flight. Love you! [Scott]
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Amsterdam Netherlands
July 14, 2022 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
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)
Travelertotally relaxing, what a great sky. see you tomorrow!
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Travelerthank you for the great blog that allowed all of your friends and relatives sail with you.
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Traveler A few really brave souls in the group of crew members.
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Amsterdam continued
July 14, 2022 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Canal ride & city tour
Traveler End of the entertainment. I always enjoy when the crew performs of cruises.
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Traveler Reminds me of where our first river boat trip started. Leaned that Viking owns all the docks. When we first board our boat it was the only one docked. We came back from a tour and another boat was at the dock. A Viking boat. We had to enter it, walk upstairs and cross over to our boat. That's when I found out about the ownership getting dockside priority.
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Traveler I've seen this bust before. His real name was Douwes Dekker. The name, Multatuli, was his pen name. He was employed by the government in several different capacities and in many countries away from his homeland. Look him up. I did when I saw this before.
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Traveler Thank you, Pat and Chris, for sharing your photos with us. I'm ready to go home, too. 😇
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Our farewell dinner
July 14, 2022 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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 in Amsterdam at 5:00am
A memorable trip - I hope you have enjoyed it!
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Safe travels home. Love you [Scott]
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Travel safe. See you soon. [Frank and Kathy]
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Travelerenjoy your flight home, see you friday pm.
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Traveler One last fantastic dessert.
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Trip end
July 15, 2022