What a finale!

Last day of the cruise and there's been a lot of farewells - to crew and to friends we've met.
During dinner we set sail back up river so that we could approach Budapest again but this time at night. Czytaj więcej
Transfer day

Nothing much to report today. We boarded the coach at 8am and arrived at our hotel in Prague about 4 pm.
The point of interest was really driving past the old checkpoint at the Czech Republic border. Czytaj więcej
Prague

8am coach departure for Prague Castle. Already lots of people there and heavy security. Toured the castle then had tea and honey cake (my new favourite cake).
Being a 4km walk back to Wenceslas Czytaj więcej
Jemniste Chateau

Arrived at Jemniste Chateau about 10am. Our programme included, a falconry display, a tour of the chateau, lunch and time to explore the 13ha grounds with zoo (wallabies and cockatoos included). We Czytaj więcej
Dinner at Como

Tonight we dined with 4 of our new friends. We walked to Wenceslas Square and went to a restaurant called Como in the Jalta Hotel. We just wanted to have our own 'last meal'. Four had duck, I had cod, Czytaj więcej
Last lovely day in Prague

Much cooler this morning and fewer people - much more conducive to walking around. Went to the Museum of Communism. They were tough times and the people were very brave to rebel.
Checked out a lot Czytaj więcej
The day we lost

We knew we had this day coming, but you put it out of your mind till it arrives. So 3 hours at Prague Airport, then a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt taking about an hour. A mad dash to the correct Czytaj więcej
One day left

One day remaining so more sightseeing. We went to Gardens by the Bay (worth googling). 101ha of gardens with two massive bio domes, one of which has a waterfall cascading down a 42 metre mountain. Czytaj więcej
All good things must come to an end.

It must be over - it's 11.30 Friday night and we're sitting in front of the fire at home with a cuppa. Very straightforward today - out to Changi Airport for the 10.45 to Melbourne. I've decided it's Czytaj więcej