Zagreb Continued
17. Mai 2018 in Kroatien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Our group toured the Donji Grad (Lower Town) of Zagreb. It's home to many civic and historic monuments.
A short funicular ride brought us to Zagreb's Gornji Grad- Upper Town - the area developed inWeiterlesen
Art and History
18. Mai 2018 in Kroatien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our day trip from Zagreb began at the quaint village of Klanjec, birthplace of sculpter Antuna Augustinčića and a gallery of his famous works. His Peace Monument bronze stands before the UnitedWeiterlesen
Marshal Tito
18. Mai 2018 in Kroatien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
From Klanjec we traveled to Kumrovec, the birth place of Josip Broz Tito and former president of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (often referred to by locals as the "ex" Yugoslavia). HisWeiterlesen
Monte Carlo of the Adriatic
19. Mai 2018 in Kroatien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Leaving Plitvic Lakes bejond we traveled west to return again to the Adriatic sea coast and the town of Opatija.
What an amazing contrast to our earlier stops! A, seaside resort and haven for royaltyWeiterlesen
Plitvic Lakes National Park
19. Mai 2018 in Kroatien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Croatia's first national park, Plitvic Lakes park is comprised of 16 azure blue lakes cascading one into another in amazing waterfalls. Many of the falls are viewed by walking a 2 mile loop trail,Weiterlesen
Train Ride in a Cave
21. Mai 2018 in Slowenien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today we left Coatia for the last time on this trip and entered Slovenia. Our first destination was Postojna Caves.
An electric train took us 3 miles into the cave where we disembarked and walkedWeiterlesen
Tongue Twisted in Slovenia
21. Mai 2018 in Slowenien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
After the fast pace and noise (Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and motorcycles all with extra loud engines that young drivers delight in driving fast and loud) of Opatija a stroll in the pedestriansWeiterlesen
Undiscovered Jewel
21. Mai 2018 in Slowenien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Country Number Six
24. Mai 2018 in Ungarn ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We bid a fond farewell to our guide and touring companions last night at a dinner that included Slovenian foods and cultural music and dancing.
Today our driver from Mydaytrip.com met us at ourWeiterlesen
Cruise Time
26. Mai 2018 in Ungarn ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We're aboard a Viking river cruise ship, Gullveig. How cool to finally unpack and store for 7 days! Met my brother Paul and sister-in-law Debbie on board.
We have another half day here tomorrow thenWeiterlesen
Bon Voyage II
27. Mai 2018 in Ungarn ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Having already spent two days in Budapest we opted to remain aboard our Viking ship Gullveig while most took a tour of the city and surrounding area.
The ship departed for Vienna at 8:15 a.mWeiterlesen
Locked Up
27. Mai 2018 in Slowakei ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Our river journey will take almost 24 hours to go from Bucharest to Vienna. Along the way we will pass through two locks. We completed the first one at 10 this evening.
Haydn and Strauss and Mozart, Oh My!
28. Mai 2018 in Österreich ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We arrived in Vienna this morning and toured the city until lunch time. Another amazing city full of history, architectural wonders amd the music of composers we have loved since childhood.
TonightWeiterlesen
Chant
29. Mai 2018 in Österreich ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Shortly after arriving in Krems, Austria we bussed to Gottweig Abbey, a active and beautiful monastery on a tall hilltop overlooking the lush vineyards and marrillen (apricot) orchards.
The four ofWeiterlesen
Deutschland
30. Mai 2018 in Deutschland ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We're in Passau, Germany.
How about a pipe organ concert? How about a pipe organ concert played in a huge cathedral on the largest pipe organ in the world.
Amazing!
Schöne Fräuleins und Bier
30. Mai 2018 in Deutschland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
At Johann Anetseder farm Christian Anetseder has transformed his working farm into a bit of Bavarian heaven. Here he hosts equine competitions, harvests trees and mills lumber, hosts weddings, partiesWeiterlesen
Regensburg
31. Mai 2018 in Deutschland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
This lovely village on the Danube had amazing archtecture and lovely people.
The feast of Corpus Christi, the Body of Christ, is celebrated country wide in Germany, meant there was no shopping,Weiterlesen
Finis
1. Juni 2018 in Deutschland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Our boat docked just outside Nuremberg esrly this morning and we bussed into town.
Once again the city scape and history take the forefront. Our guide gave background of the Nuremberg trials inWeiterlesen
Beer, Again
2. Juni 2018 in Tschechien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We're enroute to Prague and our driver happened to know about a little brewery on the way.
In the town of Pilsner is home to Pilsner Urquel, a beer now colloquially referred to as Pils. It's one ofWeiterlesen
Last Day
4. Juni 2018 in Tschechien ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Our final day in Europe. Tomorrow it's a 3 a.m. start for the airport and 26 hours of travel back to Bend. Finally found an IPA (pronounced "ee-pah" here).
Had a wonderful and thorough tour of thisWeiterlesen
Lax and home bound
5. Juni 2018 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
3 hour layover then home. Nice to be back in US.
HSH
5. Juni 2018 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Home. :)