Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, August 31, 2009
On the way home
On another glorious day in Budapest we're on our way home. No Internet or BB service for several days so I have been unable to blog.
Rained in the morning in Vienna but then cleared up and it turned out to be the best cool walking/shopping day yet.
Yesterday we saw the Dohany Street synagogue and came back to the boat for lunch. While there was an afternoon tour I opted for sun bathing and R&R.
Beautiful good bye dinner on the boat. Everyone dressed up, ate, drank, took pictures and exchanged contact info. Lots of ideas for the next vacation. One wedding etc to pay for first.
Watching the sun rise over the Danube for the last time. Onwards and upwards.
Had some Euros left so I bought a Saworski crystal bracelet in the airport. It goes well with my diamonds. As my Mom says, its not what you are wearing but who is wearing them.
Already planning the next couple of vacations.
Probably Flrida or Mexico in Feb and Istanbul/ Turkey in Sept or Oct including a cruise if the price is right and we can get a points ticket business class.
Guess I'll have to keep working to support our travel habit :)
Rained in the morning in Vienna but then cleared up and it turned out to be the best cool walking/shopping day yet.
Yesterday we saw the Dohany Street synagogue and came back to the boat for lunch. While there was an afternoon tour I opted for sun bathing and R&R.
Beautiful good bye dinner on the boat. Everyone dressed up, ate, drank, took pictures and exchanged contact info. Lots of ideas for the next vacation. One wedding etc to pay for first.
Watching the sun rise over the Danube for the last time. Onwards and upwards.
Had some Euros left so I bought a Saworski crystal bracelet in the airport. It goes well with my diamonds. As my Mom says, its not what you are wearing but who is wearing them.
Already planning the next couple of vacations.
Probably Flrida or Mexico in Feb and Istanbul/ Turkey in Sept or Oct including a cruise if the price is right and we can get a points ticket business class.
Guess I'll have to keep working to support our travel habit :)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Where the three rivers meet
Shortly after we woke this morning we docked in Passau where the Danube, the Ils and the Inn meet, other wise known as the gateway to the Black Sea.
We had a choice of going to Salsberg or spending the morning in Passau. Since we chose the former we did not get into Passau but from the water it was gorgeous-- rows of ice cream coloured houses high above the shore with masses of flowers hanging from
all the balconies.
The scenery on the way to Salsberg was glorious. However we only had a few hours there. The Mozart Festival is ending this weekend and tickets are going for 700+ euros. We stopped into a few churches, saw the Mozart House and had lunch in the St. Peter's Cellar which is carved out of rock and has been around in one form or another since 850!!
On our way back through the Alps and the lake district. Seems like such a shame to just be driving through it. I'd love to be able to dive into one of those cool, turquoise lakes.
Hope tomorrow is as nice so we can spend a few hours on the sun deck watching the world go by.
We had a choice of going to Salsberg or spending the morning in Passau. Since we chose the former we did not get into Passau but from the water it was gorgeous-- rows of ice cream coloured houses high above the shore with masses of flowers hanging from
all the balconies.
The scenery on the way to Salsberg was glorious. However we only had a few hours there. The Mozart Festival is ending this weekend and tickets are going for 700+ euros. We stopped into a few churches, saw the Mozart House and had lunch in the St. Peter's Cellar which is carved out of rock and has been around in one form or another since 850!!
On our way back through the Alps and the lake district. Seems like such a shame to just be driving through it. I'd love to be able to dive into one of those cool, turquoise lakes.
Hope tomorrow is as nice so we can spend a few hours on the sun deck watching the world go by.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Anchored in Regensburg
We anchored in the medieval town of Regensburg in Bavaria this morning. The nice thing is that we are in the middle of the city and can walk anywhere.
Joel went on a walking tour this morning but I stayed on the boat and got a slower start. They have a small gym with a pretty good treadmill so I worked out. Given that the age of guests ranges from 50 to 90+ it's not surprising that the gym is rarely used.
Joel came back for the Bavarian lunch. Then we had a long walk around town. The fall clothes are all in the stores but everything is very expensive and I wasn't even tempted. There was an unbelievable hat store and Joel got a great picture.
Tonight there is a choral performance on the boat and tomorrow we go to Salsburg in Austria.
We're into the last third of the trip now and we have very full days ahead. Hope the weather stays cool so it is comfortable for touring.
Joel went on a walking tour this morning but I stayed on the boat and got a slower start. They have a small gym with a pretty good treadmill so I worked out. Given that the age of guests ranges from 50 to 90+ it's not surprising that the gym is rarely used.
Joel came back for the Bavarian lunch. Then we had a long walk around town. The fall clothes are all in the stores but everything is very expensive and I wasn't even tempted. There was an unbelievable hat store and Joel got a great picture.
Tonight there is a choral performance on the boat and tomorrow we go to Salsburg in Austria.
We're into the last third of the trip now and we have very full days ahead. Hope the weather stays cool so it is comfortable for touring.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
From the Front of the Boat
I'm sitting in the front of the boat contemplating the landscap unfolding in front of me.
We went to Nuremberg today. The coliseum Hitler started but never finished and Zepelin Field where all the Nazi rallies were held were very interesting in a macabre sort of way.
However I was tired this morning and it got hot so when we got to the town square I was most interested in the shade.
Had a lovely lunch and a nap this afternoon. Just got ready for dinner. I think tomorrow I'll skip the tour and meet Joel in Regensburg for a bit of shopping. More tomorrow---
We went to Nuremberg today. The coliseum Hitler started but never finished and Zepelin Field where all the Nazi rallies were held were very interesting in a macabre sort of way.
However I was tired this morning and it got hot so when we got to the town square I was most interested in the shade.
Had a lovely lunch and a nap this afternoon. Just got ready for dinner. I think tomorrow I'll skip the tour and meet Joel in Regensburg for a bit of shopping. More tomorrow---
Monday, August 24, 2009
Off to Nuremberg
Dinner last night was wonderful. I had;
-white asparagus soup with strawberries
- butterfish with mushroom risotto
- pitachio ice cream with rhubarb compote
Breakfast was unbelievable but I managed to restrain myself to my old favourite- peanut butter and banana on toast.
Boat is gorgeous. On our way to Nuremburg.
-white asparagus soup with strawberries
- butterfish with mushroom risotto
- pitachio ice cream with rhubarb compote
Breakfast was unbelievable but I managed to restrain myself to my old favourite- peanut butter and banana on toast.
Boat is gorgeous. On our way to Nuremburg.
MS Adamante
Arrived on the boat in Nuremberg after a liesurely drive from Prague with a stip and lunch in Karovi Vary. This is a very wealthy resort town with natural hot springs where Europeans go "to take the waters" or for a cure.
Tons of fancy expensive garish jewelry stores and by rhe amount of Russian on the signs you can imagine the equally garish population they are marketing to.
The trip was pretty uneventful and it was a gorgeous day. However our guide who travelled with us from Prague talked way to much and was very repetitive. Hard to nap after getting up at 5:30 AM.
The ship is absolutely gorgeous and there are also groups from New Zealand, Italy and the US.
There is a small gym but I am going to try and use it as iy looks like there are 5-8 meals everyday! From the welcome reception and the posted menu it is going to be hard to withstand temptation.
Off to dinner and I'll report further tomorrow!
Tons of fancy expensive garish jewelry stores and by rhe amount of Russian on the signs you can imagine the equally garish population they are marketing to.
The trip was pretty uneventful and it was a gorgeous day. However our guide who travelled with us from Prague talked way to much and was very repetitive. Hard to nap after getting up at 5:30 AM.
The ship is absolutely gorgeous and there are also groups from New Zealand, Italy and the US.
There is a small gym but I am going to try and use it as iy looks like there are 5-8 meals everyday! From the welcome reception and the posted menu it is going to be hard to withstand temptation.
Off to dinner and I'll report further tomorrow!
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