Made it to O'Hare
16 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
3 1/2 hrs hanging at the port!
We're here!!
16 November 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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!
PengembaraAww good!! Have such a great time!! I’m sure you’re exhausted. Fight the jet lag :)
Pengembara
Your room is beautiful! Enjoy it all including each other. Sharon & Dan
PengembaraOff to a fantastic start—-savor it all and each other! Thanks for taking us on the journey!
Rudi's Stroopwafels
17 November 2023, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
1 checked off. Get Stroopwafels at Rudi's. At Albert Cuyp Market. (Several blocks of outdoor markets) Best Stroopwafels!!
PengembaraIt is chocolate, Dan. I had researched before we left, and many said Rudi's was the best. The Albert Cuyp Market was really cool
PengembaraYummy—-I’m sure the stoop waffles we can buy here don’t compare to fresh made!
Rijksmuseum
17 November 2023, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
New art museum. Makes top 5 list at maybe #2. 9am to 2pm. SO MUCH FUN!!
PengembaraThis 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, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Pengembara
Alright! You found a turkey for today. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Scott.
Van Gogh Museum
17 November 2023, Belanda ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
One of my favorite artists. In his museum. With a special exhibit. "Van Gogh along the Seine"
PengembaraThose are Lori Lynn. And most were at the Van Gogh Museum. Others were by his friends. We do the Rijksmuseum in the morning.
PengembaraGreat pictures. You are obviously in yor special happy place! Rest well.
Love Amsterdam!
17 November 2023, Belanda ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Quite, gorgeous city.
Exhausted
17 November 2023, Belanda ⋅ 🌙 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 ofBaca lagi
PengembaraWow! 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!
PengembaraWhat 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, Belanda ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Rainy, cold, wonderful walk. Had lunch. Crossed Pannenkoeken off the list! Oh my! So good!
Pengembara
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.
New pistol
18 November 2023, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Dan & Nancy, I picked up a new pistol for when we go target practicing again.
PengembaraThat 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, Belanda ⋅ 🌧 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.
Pengembara
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!!
PengembaraI told your story to Jim & Carol last night. Great folks from Minnesota.
Kinderdijk
20 November 2023, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
One excursion this am. All afternoon sailing to Cologne.
Cologne, Germany
21–27 Nov 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 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
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Nancy, I think Sobo & Nevin should have an act like this panhandler in Cologne
Pengembara
The next 8 photos are of Clemens August's hunting lodge. It was falconry. The falcons were trained to catch herons. They brought them live to the ground. They were banded and released.
Koblentz, Germany
22 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
This morning, we woke in Koblentz
PengembaraIt 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, Jerman ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
This is our excursion in Koblentz
Pengembara
You two look so happy! Fantastic picture of you both savoring each other! ❤️
Pengembara
They had a commanding defensive position. That bed looks really short.
Sailing down the Rhine
22 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
We will be 22 hours sailing to our next stop. Miltenberg
PengembaraGreat weather. A bit chilly. 2 when we awoke. (Our Aussie friends have turned us Celsius)
Miltenberg, Germany
23 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 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, Jerman ⋅ 🌬 5 °C
Tour of this fabulous walled town
Bishop's Residence, Wurzburg
24 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Opulent house for the Bishop. Has the largest ceiling fresco in the world.
Wurzburg
24 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
We went out on our own before sailing
Glass blowing master
25 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ -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.Baca lagi
PengembaraWell good for them to tell her that. I’ll bet she was in heaven watching them.
PengembaraSuch great validation of how gifted you are Debbie. What we all have known all along.
PengembaraWow…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, Jerman ⋅ 🌧 3 °C
Fantastic old town. Home of Rauchbier - smoked beer
PengembaraIt is getting colder. Nothing for a Pennsylvanian. Our Aussie friends are dying
Nuremberg, Germany
26 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Morning tour of the city
Back out, afternoon free time
26 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 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.
Pengembara
The Christmas markets are just starting. We'll be full-fledged Christmas market in Prague!
Regensburg, Germany
27 November 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 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 !!
Pengembara
I wish someone would build a retirement community patterned after any of these German towns.
PengembaraDid you knit? I usually knit.
PengembaraDid knot
PengembaraDeep dish pizza???