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  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler

    Germany/ Wurzburg

    August 15, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Went to Wurzburg in the afternoon. Lot more commercial then Rothenberg...not as interesting. Some old buildings around like the Wurzburg Residence Palace. Also an old bridge crosses the river to the palace and they sell beer and wine on it and just stand around and drink and watch the world go by.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Grape vines on step hills.
    Beautiful sceneryAmazing glass blower

    Germany / Miltenberg

    August 15, 2017 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

    15th August 2017.
    This morning we are sailing up to Miltenberg. Amazing views along the way. Dont know how the grape vines don't wash away. Must be hard work at harvest time. During the morning Mr Ittigg gave us a glassblowing demonstration. He was amazing. I had to buy a little memento. This afternoon we are going on a treasure hunt in Miltenberg.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Cute streets
    Houses built into the rock hillLocal beer maker

    Germany/ Miltenberg

    August 16, 2017 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

    Did walk tour through the town. Very picturesque and old. This is a lovely town and the oldest in the Bavarian area.
    Old area ( Franconia). The houses on the hill side are actually built into the rock mountain. All these houses have underground cellers for storing beer. Lots of local wine and beer makers live here and store their booze in very deep cellers.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Vineyards for miles
    Going up1And up

    Germany / Rudesheim

    August 16, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    16th August 2017.
    This morning we changed from the river Main to the river Rhine. Passed Frankfurt during the night and will dock at Rudesheim this morning. This town is famous for good rieslings and has lots of vineyards on the hills. Graham went to the Siegfrieds Musical Instrument Museum and Ainsley and I went for a gondola ride up to the Niedwald monument. Had a perfect day for the ride and great views.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Had the special coffee. Wow...potent

    Germany / Rudesheim

    August 17, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Got to the top. Great views. Also the large Niederwald Memorial. In memory of the unique victorious resurgence of the German people and of the re-creation of the German Empire 1870-1871. Interesting history. After revolutions the Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm was declared German Kaiser in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. Also had their special coffee Rudesheim Kaffee.....yummy...for a person who is not a coffee drinker. Made with ^Asbach^ brandy, 3 cubes sugar set on fire then add hot coffee and cream. It really warmed you up.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler

    Germany / Andernach

    August 17, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Left Rudesheim after lunch and had a lovely cruise up to Andernach. We tied up to a boat named after Chrissy. (Maybe) Going to spend the night here as we are going to Namedy Castle for dinner. Beautiful castle and lovely gardens.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
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    Germany/ Andernach

    August 17, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    More photos of castle and dinner. Great night. Waiters were like regimented soldiers. Food was OK. Boat food is better. Probably be the first and last time we go to a castle for dinner. A one off experience.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    1Just managed to get a good photo of entrance way

    Germany / Bonn / Cologne

    August 17, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    17th August 2017.
    Stayed overnight at Andernach. Set sail this morning up to Cologne. Lot more industrial sites along river bank as we get closer to Cologne . Went and had a quick look around Cologne as it started to rain and we couldn't be bothered walking around in the rain. Saw the Cologne Cathedral. It's huge. Hard to get a proper picture. Lit a candle for mum.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Our approach to Amsterdam
    Inside our tour boatAnn Franklin's house. People queuing up to have a lookPretty boathouse in the backgroundMore boat houses permanently mooredWaterways

    Amsterdam

    August 18, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ 🌧 14 °C

    18th August 2017.
    Left Cologne last night. Sailed through the night and will arrive in Amsterdam after lunch sometime.
    As we approach Amsterdam the weather is wet ,cold and miserable. Yuk!
    When we arrived the weather improved.Did a canal cruise to get a feel of the place. Lots of boats permanently moored in the waterways. They do not move and have water and sewerage plumbed to their boat.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Walking to Red areaBig main train station close to where our boat moored

    Amsterdam

    August 19, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Looking around the city. Bikes everywhere. They rule the roads in the city. Went to have a look in the Red district. Very interesting but sad that this still exists. But we were still nosey and went to see the ladies in the windows. Smelt the air....full of dope. They have special coffee shops for smoking the stuff and eating special cookies. Gave this a miss.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler

    Amsterdam

    August 20, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

    19th August 2017.
    Today was the last day of our cruise. Staying at Hampshire American. A real old building but nice. Right in the heart of the city. Had a look around the side streets and around canals. Came across a lovely flowers market.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Lovely old shopping centre. Got some good bargains
    Nice church across the road from the mallGood shopping down side alleywaysDam SquareWax museum

    Amsterdam

    August 21, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    20th August 2017.
    Had a relaxing day. Slept in then Ainsley and I went shopping while the guys went to the museum.
    What a good plan. He! He! Found some side alleyways with nice clothes made only in Amsterdam.Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler

    Amsterdam

    August 23, 2017 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

    21st August 2017.
    Our last day in Amsterdam. Forgot to take my iPad with me so got no photos to post here.
    Enjoyed Amsterdam. Great city with very friendly people. Hope one of my lovely daughters will help me download dad's video into a folder then I maybe able to add some photos to my book.?.?
    Lovely old buildings and still bikes everywhere.....day and night    Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Drinks just around the road from our hotel.
    Yummy. Dad and I sharing paella. Unusual for him to share!Finger licking good seafood paella1Nothing left...as Usual!

    Spain / Malaga

    August 23, 2017 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

    22nd August 2017.
    Arrived in Malaga this morning. Great.....nice and hot. Went for a walk to get our bearings. Lovely beach. Going to spend the day there tomorrow and get cooked. Bugger the sight seeing.
    Went and had a wine down the road then found a restaurant and dad and I shared a paella...black from squid ink.
    Absolutely yummy. And two bottles of the local vino.....cheap and delicious.    Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    A few top less birds around
    Some guys playing volley ballWe had one of these umbrellas with loungersThis was our barWe had lunch here.

    Spain / Malaga

    August 24, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    23rd August 2017.
    Had a lazy day today. Slept in and spent all day at the beach. From 11am to 6pm. Yes....Graham and I were red lobsters by the end of the Day! But it was good. No photos as I did not take my iPad to the beach.
    Also Ainsleys birthday today so went out for dinner.
    Got some photos the next evening of the beach.    Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler
    Entrance to Palace Del Rey MoroEntrance to a bullringPart of arenaGo through the gardens to the first overhanging balconyA rotunda overhanging with musicians playing harp and guitar

    Spain / Malaga / Rhonda

    August 25, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    24th August 2013.
    This morning we took a train to Rhonda. It took us just under 2 hours.
    Some one on our cruise said it was a ^ must see ^ destination. And they were so right. What a cliff hanger of a place.
    By the entrance to the fortress there was also a bullring but we had no time to go and see it.    Read more

  • The TriggsEurope, Canade, USA 2017Traveler

    Spain / Malaga /Rhonda

    August 25, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    More photos of this amazing place. According to local legend, the Muslim King Abomelic built this structure in the days when Rhonda occupied a strategic position on the border between Castile and what would become the Nasrid Kingdom of Grenada. About 14th century. Graham who is scared of heights nearly shit himself when he realized he was standing on the overhanging balcony using his video. He didn't realize till we walked around to the other side and he looked back. He! He!Read more

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