Somewhere over the Atlantic

RDU is the way to go, easy drive down 40, quick stop for breakfast, 'fast park' parking lot for 7.00 a day and shuttle pick up right at your car, drop off at the front door. Then AA's self check inRead more
Christmas in Munich

2 pre nights/day before our cruise; we are going to see and do as much as we can, even inspite of the rain and wind. Today after landing early, quick customs and baggage claim, we headed to theRead more
St. Nicholas delivered our travel docs

This year work has been busy, challenging but also rewarding. I love to travel and help others explore all parts of this world; Europe, Africa, S. America, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia & New Zealand - byRead more
At long last...

All packed and ready to go, don't know how much we'll sleep tonight. Last minute things done: dishes, laundry and trash. Plugged in the chargers and phone for full batteries... just have to rememgerRead more
Full day of walking and riding the metro

Coffee in the room with our profiteroles we picked up for dessert. Headed out to try our luck with the metro. Not bad for 2 girls from King, NC. Got a one day, all day pass. Made our way to MunchnerRead more
All aboard!!!

Munich was awesome but ready to cruise on.... On the AmaLea for the next 7 days down the Danube to Budapest. Greeted with champagne and a rose from the captain then an Oktoberfest celebration withRead more
Passau

Woke up to a beautiful morning, 34° but sunny. Decided to take 1 last walk through Vilshofen before breakfast. Quiet town this time of day, or it could be the time of year. After enjoying an omeletRead more
Linz Austria and Cesky Krumlov,Czech

Beautiful day on the Danube starting with a walk to Mass for the Holy Family, biking along the Danube and walking through Cesky Krumlov, Czech.... so we can check off Czech on our must visitRead more
Durnstein

What happened to Monday? I could say we were so busy I forgot to post, didn't have internet access, having too much to be bothered, in all honesty - too much wine... all day and night.
Monday morningRead more
New Year's Eve day in Vienna

What a beautiful city; chaotic, crazy, colorful and very cool! Sun was warming a little but we still bundled up against the breeze and single digit temperatures (celcius). Guided coach and walkingRead more
Bratislava

At the Budapest airport and finally have a good signal and free minutes to update.
Been a few busy days, seeing a lot while cruising in the morning to Bratislava, Slovakia on 1/1/20. Beautiful littleRead more
Budapest, Hungary

Full day in beautiful Budapest. After cruising through the night, we grabbed our coats, breakfast to go and coffee to see this awesome city at sunrise. Little chilly (-2°C) on deck but with blanketsRead more
Budapest all day!

Sad to say goodbye to new friends and the great staff of the AmaLea. Late departure because we are staying an extra day at the Marriott Budapest on the Danube. Got a taxi transfer and to the hotel tooRead more