Las Vegas Airport
September 9, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
Here we go!!
Basel Switzerland
Sep 9–15, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
We finally made it. Wow too long on a plane for sure. 5 hours to New York, another 7 to Paris and a quick hop to Switzerland from Paris. We tried to sleep as much as you can on a plane. Maurice didRead more
City tour
September 11, 2025 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Our city tour of Basel today. Switzerland is a very expensive place to be. The guide told us that the perfect balance is to work in Switzerland, live in France and shop in Germany. The tour today wasRead more
Luzern and Pilatus
September 12, 2025 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Our journey took us to Luzern and Pilatus. Pilatus is 7,000 feet and absolutely beautiful. Although our view from the top was in the clouds the view coming down was worth it. We rode a cogwheel tramRead more
Castles and churches
September 13, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Today we went to France and toured the castle Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Then visited the town of Colmar. The castle was really beautiful and there was a few on the hills that have been abandoned,Read more
Black Forest Germany
September 14, 2025 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Today we headed to Germany to the Black Forest. We toured an open air museum and watched a demonstration making a Black Forest Cake and then we got to enjoy eating a piece. Pretty yummy. Then weRead more
Chocolate and more chocolate
September 15, 2025 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Today we are in Zurich at the Lindt chocolate factory and then Zurich lake. So much chocolate to choose from. You can smell chocolate in the air before you get in the building. Lots of tasting ofRead more
Bern the Capital
September 16, 2025 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Today we traveled to Bern the capital of Switzerland. But first we did a cheese factory with tasting. Bern is very beautiful and the river was really nice. Bern stands for bears and they had a few inRead more
On the ship
September 17, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We boarded the ship today that will take us on the Rhine river. This will be our first river cruise. Final destination in 7 days will be Amsterdam
Breisach Germany
September 18, 2025 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
We did a walking tour of this little town. You can always find a church in Europe. I even found a skatepark for Easton. Traveling thru the river we have went thru locks like the Panama Canal. Then weRead more
Strasbourg France
September 19, 2025 in France ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Today we visited the city of Strasbourg France. The Cathedral of Notre Dame in Strasbourg is huge and one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. The clock is amazing as it tells month, date,Read more
Heidelberg Germany
September 20, 2025 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Today we toured Heidelberg Germany. And did another castle. So many churches and castles. So much history in this part of the country. We then cruised on down the river to Rudesheim.
Castles and more castles
September 21, 2025 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
Our scenic part of the Rhine river today . Castle after castle. It rained all day and was cold. We could view them from our French balcony just fine. Just a lazy day for sure
Cologne Germany
September 22, 2025 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Today we had our last stop in Germany. Another huge Cathedral. Loved the chalk art in the square. We should all live by that thinking. Tomorrow we will be in Amsterdam. Our last stop before we headRead more
Amsterdam
September 23, 2025 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Today we are in Amsterdam. A busy busy city. More bicycles than residents. Most residents own 2 bicycles. They will run over you. They do not stop!! The coffee shops are for smoking pot and hash. TheRead more
Flying home
September 24, 2025 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
What an adventure we have had for the last 16 days. We are finally home. The country we saw was absolutely beautiful and worth the trip. We have now done a river cruise and we enjoyed it and theRead more
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