Next week at this time...

In 1 week from today I will be on my way to Budapest to begin a Viking River Cruise on the Romantic Danube! Between now and next Thursday, there is a lot to get done. And as I'm house / Gretta sittingLes mer
Travel day & 1/2

Sometimes getting there is half the fun, sometimes not... this wasn't too bad: great 'parking spot' where the shuttle picks you up right at your car, flight was only 30 minutes delayed from CLT,Les mer
After flying 10+ hours what do you do???

Self guided walking tour, starting from our hotel with a short walk over the Szechenyi Lanchid ~ one of the bridges over the Danube that connects Buda to Pest. Can't believe all we saw in 5 hours,Les mer
Budapest day 2

Full day in Budapest to walk, see, eat, drink, and meet friends; new & old. Beautiful weather and water levels high enough to allow us to set sail up the Danube tomorrow.
This morning I took aLes mer
Goodbye Budapest

Beautiful morning and last glimpse at Budapest. City tour through Pest side, then cross the Danube and head up to the castle area of Buda. Motorcoach drops us near St. Stephen's, unfortunately was notLes mer
Afternoon and evening cruising

Making our way to Vienna. Afternoon and evening cruising the Danube and through our 1st lock, more to come. Great meal, excellent wines, fun table companions and the best chef! Then up to the topLes mer
VIENNA

The great thing about a river cruise is that it is your floating hotel and all your meals are available for you, but if you are in a city with so much to offer, spend the time exploring and eat withLes mer
After Apple Strudel

Who says there is no entertainment on River Cruises.... Viking has a piano player who invites guests to join him... or did the guest just want to sing with him?!?! After a wonderful dinner Kris beganLes mer
Backing up to last night

By the time I got to bed I was so tired and my photos were on my phone and this app is on my tablet... anyway here's a fun recap of Tuesday night's fun. We had a lovely cocktail hour with Viking pastLes mer
Morning in Krems, Austria

Just around breakfast time we docked in Krems. Many took the morning excursion to Gottweig Abbey. I joined the bike excursion along the river and into Durmstein. Riding alongside vineyards, we stoppedLes mer
Morning delay, but all is good.

With the locks and cruising traffic, we were a little late getting into Passau but able to get our city tour done before lunch. Great meal and we are off again.
Bike tour along the River Inn

After a wonderful morning walking tour through Passau, great lunch on the terrace we are off again on our next bike adventures: Germany to Austria ( & back). Beautiful ride along the River Inn,Les mer
The views while cruising.

After getting back on the Danube we cruised into Nuremberg the next morning. But what we saw along the way; amazing sunset, castles, sheep, skinnie dippers ( sorry no pictures!) On board we wereLes mer
Regensburg Germany

Sorry to say, but it's been another beautiful day along the Danube River. Today's adventures started with a walking tour through the city and visit the beautiful St. Peter's church. Lunch then ourLes mer
Farewell Nuremberg

Final dinner, drinks and photos. Everything was wonderful. Memories captured in photos to share with family, friends and to intrigue others to travel on a Viking River Cruise. Great way to see so muchLes mer
Nuremberg by day

Full day at our last stop along the Danube River. So much to see, to learn, to eat & drink. Ended our tour with pretzels and beer (or wine) before we head back to the ship and our farewell dinner.
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Have an awesome adventure!
Another grand adventure!!! Have a ton of fun!!!
Have fun and thanks for sharing your adventures!!!