Made it to O'Hare
16. November 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
3 1/2 hrs hanging at the port!
We're here!!
16. November 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Could not have gone better! Everything went smoothly. Quickest customs I ever went through. And when Viking gets you, they take over. Our room was even ready! 11:20 amazing!
Rudi's Stroopwafels
17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
1 checked off. Get Stroopwafels at Rudi's. At Albert Cuyp Market. (Several blocks of outdoor markets) Best Stroopwafels!!
Rijksmuseum
17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
New art museum. Makes top 5 list at maybe #2. 9am to 2pm. SO MUCH FUN!!
ReisenderThis was right beside "Night Watch." Not Rembrandt. It was FANTASTIC. So big I did sections. I'll show you details when I get home.
Happy Thanksgiving
17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
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Alright! You found a turkey for today. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Scott.
Van Gogh Museum
17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
One of my favorite artists. In his museum. With a special exhibit. "Van Gogh along the Seine"
Love Amsterdam!
17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Quite, gorgeous city.
Exhausted
17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
After flying all night, exploring the city, Albert Cuyp Market, Vonderpark, and the Van Gogh museum, we're wiped out. "Let's just eat at the hotel " became an event of about a dozen samples ofWeiterlesen
ReisenderWow! I can’t believe you gotta have already done so much in Amsterdam! Feels like you just got there. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds!
ReisenderWhat a great day! My tomorrow would be a spa day to recover! Any great details or pics of Van Gough? Already so much fun traveling with you. I’m stuffed!😁
Museum Quarter to Dam Square
18. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Rainy, cold, wonderful walk. Had lunch. Crossed Pannenkoeken off the list! Oh my! So good!
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There was a political rally on Dam Square calling for regime change in Iran; not well attended.
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Best Gouda cheese! We had ours in our hotel room with other food we purchased from a local grocer. It went well with an apple danish and salad.
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Public transportation: trams run by power cords hung from above.
New pistol
18. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Dan & Nancy, I picked up a new pistol for when we go target practicing again.
ReisenderThat looks like it will destroy the entire target. If you have the opportunity, pick one up for me.
Anne Frank House & Canal boat
19. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Sobering tour and story of Anne Frank. (pictures not allowed inside) Then we took a canal boat ride. We then embarked on the Viking Baldur!
Lori Lynn, one of these photos is for you. Look close.
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Eggs Benedict at our hotel breakfast buffet. Really good. Not Pop's
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I know this shop! Of course I’ve never been. But the “Stephen” is Stephen west. I’ve met him at knitting events. He’s written books and lots of patterns for knitters. I can’t believe you were there!!
ReisenderI told your story to Jim & Carol last night. Great folks from Minnesota.
Kinderdijk
20. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
One excursion this am. All afternoon sailing to Cologne.
Cologne, Germany
21.–27. Nov. 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
The dictates of the river shortened our time in Cologne. We visited Bruhl Palace. We could make it work to see the cathedral and catch up to the boat, but we decided to simply relax on board tonight
Koblentz, Germany
22. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
This morning, we woke in Koblentz
ReisenderIt was. My hope was to try the beer each town was known for. I'm 0 for 1. Cologne is known for 'Kolsch', and I didn't have opportunity
Marksburg Castle
22. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
This is our excursion in Koblentz
Sailing down the Rhine
22. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
We will be 22 hours sailing to our next stop. Miltenberg
Miltenberg, Germany
23. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Midevil town.
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Having a Faust beer with my friend Jim. Faust zu Miltenberg brewery was founded in 1654! Great beer!
Rothenburg Ob der Tauber
24. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌬 5 °C
Tour of this fabulous walled town
Bishop's Residence, Wurzburg
24. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Opulent house for the Bishop. Has the largest ceiling fresco in the world.
Wurzburg
24. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
We went out on our own before sailing
Glass blowing master
25. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C
Karl Ittig gave a demonstration of glass blowing. He was amazing and hilarious. Quite enjoyable. We talked to his grandchildren. 16 & 18. Eighth generation to the craft and the nicest kids I ever met.Weiterlesen
ReisenderWell good for them to tell her that. I’ll bet she was in heaven watching them.
ReisenderSuch great validation of how gifted you are Debbie. What we all have known all along.
ReisenderWow…what a fantastic encounter..love the heritage being passed down! Also that the generations live together! Seriously Deb…listen to these people!!!! 😂❤️😘
Bamberg, Germany
25. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌧 3 °C
Fantastic old town. Home of Rauchbier - smoked beer
ReisenderIt is getting colder. Nothing for a Pennsylvanian. Our Aussie friends are dying
Nuremberg, Germany
26. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Morning tour of the city
Back out, afternoon free time
26. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
I went back out myself. I joined two other couples and went through the 'Germany National Art Museum'. Then, through more of old town.
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The Christmas markets are just starting. We'll be full-fledged Christmas market in Prague!
Regensburg, Germany
27. November 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Tour of Regensburg
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Constructed in 1135 as a construction office for the Regensburg Stone Bridge. When the bridge was finished in 1146, it became a restaurant. It's the oldest takeout restaurant in the world. I got a sausage sandwich with kraut and mustard. It was fantastic !!
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I used to go to the Ratskeller in State College before PSU games.
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I wish someone would build a retirement community patterned after any of these German towns.
ReisenderDid you knit? I usually knit.
ReisenderDid knot
ReisenderDeep dish pizza???