On the way to Paris
4. Juni 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We started out with a terrific layover of 3 hours in Newark. Terrific because we got a chance to visit with Kris, Ryan and Ryker. Ryker missed baseball due to our visit but we saw him at LacrosseWeiterlesen
Paris + Normandy Beach
6. Juni 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌬 61 °F
A long trip out to Normandy but well worth the drive. Lots to see. Some of it very awe inspiring. It was a bit unfortunate believe it or not that we actually came on the 79th Anniversary. JustWeiterlesen
Off to Helsinki...
7. Juni 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
Never been to Finland so we decided to fit one more country into the trip.... really early morning flight. And high temp around 60, though sunny today, will likely not be welcomed by Candyce. HelsinkiWeiterlesen
Helsinki, Finland Day #2
8. Juni 2023 in Finnland ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Quiet day walking and taking in this quaint little city. South harbour and Esplanade Park. Tsar Alexander II statue. Surrounding the square is the harbour itself, the Presidential Palace, the UspenskiWeiterlesen
Stockholm, Sweden
9. Juni 2023 in Schweden ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Staying at the beautiful Hotel Diplomat in the waterfront area of downtown. An old, eclectic hotel with the old glass door elevators.
We started our own walking tour by heading over toward the islandWeiterlesen
Stockholm. Day 2
10. Juni 2023 in Schweden ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Lovely day for a long walk out to the Presidential Palace and more. Toured a US Coast Guard Vessel as well, and they head back to New London, CT. tomorrow. Saw the Presidential Horse Troupe walking byWeiterlesen
Off to Vienna+ Viking Rinda
11. Juni 2023 in Schweden ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Arrived safely in Vienna and boarded our ship, the Viking Rinda. Layout is exactly the same as our previous river cruise ship, the Einar. Basically spending much of the afternoon unpacking and gettingWeiterlesen
Panoramic Vienna
12. Juni 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
A long city tour which included stops at Hofburg Palace, the museum of fine arts, and many more. It's a beautiful city with lots to see and do. We decided to jump off the tour and walk back to theWeiterlesen
Final Day in Vienna
13. Juni 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Day began with a long walk over to Copa Beach. We enjoyed lunch at a Greek sidewalk cafe before walking back. Some lovely pictures from over there.
In the afternoon we went for a Taste of Vienna .Weiterlesen
Bratislava, Slovakia
14. Juni 2023 in Österreich ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Cruising overnight into the Capital of Slovakia. Did a 2 hour walking tour that will be highlighted by a stop at St. Martin's Cathedral. More or less in order: the National Theatre and Concert Hall ofWeiterlesen
Budapest, Hungary
14. Juni 2023 in Ungarn ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
Arrived at 1030pm. Some beautiful buildings and bridges to start the visit. The nighttime shot is the Parliament Building. Others include the National Library, the Chain Bridge, the Liberty Statue onWeiterlesen
Budapest, Day 2
16. Juni 2023 in Ungarn ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Today was a history lesson. Took a drive out to the Godollo Royal Palace. Franz Joseph+ his wife Elizabeth, known as Sissi was a Habsburg King...of both Austria AND Hungary. She is beloved here. SheWeiterlesen
Mohacs, Hungary
17. Juni 2023 in Ungarn ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Today will be another stop in Hungary. This time Mohacs. Walked around this lazy town out of the 1970's. Creatures (Busojaras) are part of a GOODBYE TO WINTER festival held every March. Otherwise,Weiterlesen
NEXT UP: Vukovar, Croatia
18. Juni 2023 in Kroatien ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
First stopped at a tiny little church (the Virgin Mary of the Snow) and had an impromptu solo concert. Next up was Osljek Citadel (fort). Mostly deserted now...just coffee shops and 4 high schoolsWeiterlesen
Novi Sad, Serbia
19. Juni 2023 in Serbien ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Today's itinerary involves a tour of the town of Novi Sad and a strudel making workshop.
We did a walking tour by "The Name of Mary Catholic Church" (at least that's what our guide called it), theWeiterlesen
Belgrade, Serbia The Capital City
20. Juni 2023 in Serbien ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
A morning tour to check out the sights and sounds...and, this evening, a dinner in the Bohemian Quarter. The tour was quite good. The theme of war continues with all guides. Very sad that they allWeiterlesen
Donji Milanovac, Serbia
21. Juni 2023 in Rumänien ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Not many highlights of Donji Milanovac. First Viking tour we left halfway through...in any location. Took us to a concert of the choir of the Holy Trinity Church. A quaint little place pictured hereinWeiterlesen
Vidin, Bulgaria
22. Juni 2023 in Bulgarien ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Enjoyed the wonderful walk through this town. Our guide was outstanding. We toured the triangle of religious tolerance, which included a Bulgarian orthodox Church, a mosque and a synagogue. The thingWeiterlesen
Pleven, Bulgaria
23. Juni 2023 in Bulgarien ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
A different kind of experience today. Still in Bulgaria, we did the included tour of Pleven. When we left the port we passed a TWO MILE line up of semis waiting in line to take a ferry boat ride 1/2Weiterlesen
Constanta, Romania The Black Sea
24. Juni 2023 in Rumänien ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Arrived a little bit late due to a slow down at the locks coming into the black sea. But we arrived at our final port safely. Well safely for us, but not so much for the guy who tied us to the dock.Weiterlesen
Bucharest..Final Stop
25. Juni 2023 in Rumänien ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Left Constanta in a bus for a 2.5 hour drive to Bucharest. Long day. When we arrive in the Capital City we have lunch and then off on a city tour. Check into the JW MARRIOTT and then a Sights andWeiterlesen
Bucharest Day 2. Final day of this trip
26. Juni 2023 in Rumänien ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Today is going to be a lazy day spent walking around downtown Bucharest. Ended up being a 2.5 mile walk to get there and same getting back. Plus likely another mile in and out of stores. QuiteWeiterlesen
Heading home
28. Juni 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Up at 3:00 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. flight to Amsterdam, with a connector in Boston and back home at 11:00 tonight. Just hit Boston. 4 hour layover then home.....well, maybe not. Weather issues in BostonWeiterlesen




























































































































































































































































































































































