Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Wertheim
TUESDAY already! Time has really flown. Obviously I have not been writing like I thought I would ; but here goes. Last Friday we were in Wertheim where the highlight of my day was the visit to a local German family for coffee. The wife served cream puffs and a chocolate/vanilla/cream flavored bar. Both very good. Their granddaughter joined us--very sweet young lady and speaks several languages already. The picture is of the three of them plus Amy, their dog. They live in a townhouse that they purchased back in 1976. Very efficient.
The weekend was Wurzburg, Schweinfurt/Rothenburg. I just enjoyed the scenery and relaxed. Monday, we sailed into Bamberg. We have gone through many locks; but they are getting bigger. Today is Nurenberg. Took the bus tour. Brought back memories even though I was quite young then. Saw the place where Hitler made many of his speeches. Hope that never goes away so that we will never forget.
This evening we will have a lecture on the canals. A great engineering success. Will send more pictures soon.
Love, Mom
The weekend was Wurzburg, Schweinfurt/Rothenburg. I just enjoyed the scenery and relaxed. Monday, we sailed into Bamberg. We have gone through many locks; but they are getting bigger. Today is Nurenberg. Took the bus tour. Brought back memories even though I was quite young then. Saw the place where Hitler made many of his speeches. Hope that never goes away so that we will never forget.
This evening we will have a lecture on the canals. A great engineering success. Will send more pictures soon.
Love, Mom
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Finally!!! I have been going crazy trying to get online. They kept telling me that there was no internet available or that I should be patient and it would work. WRONG!! Today I finally found the right person to help.
The trip is wonderful. Finding I cannot do everything; but having so much fun. Everyone is very nice and very helpful - right down to the people who clean your rooms. Angelica greeted me the first morning as if she was part of my family and said her goal was to make my stay as comfortable as possible. Goal accomplished.
We stopped in Duesseldorf to let those who wanted to do the walking tour in Cologne to catch a bus so they could get there quicker. I stayed on board with some others and relaxed and enjoyed the cruise. By evening we were all back together again for a wonderful meal. The food is excellent, bountiful and way too much.
Wednesday we were in Koblenz. I did the walking tour and it was delightful; but almost all that I could handle. Pictures will follow.
From there we sailed to Frankfurt. I skipped the walking tour;but for dinner we went to a local restaurant featuring traditional folk music - oompah! They came around with what looked like a long, long yard stick with 5 shot glasses attached. Sang a song and they all drank at once. Such fun. The walk back seemed long; but I was with a small group and I made it.
The next day , Oct 31st, we took a chartered bus to Heidelberg. They visited the famous castle while I waited on the bus and read my book (about 40 min). The bus than took us to the Marketplatz for lunch and then we were on our own to shop or whatever. Because it was Halloween, the entire crew was in costume when we arrived back . A fun party night.
So, I have tried to give you an idea about what a wonderful trip this is and you are almost caught up to the present. Pictures will follow and some notes about yesterday and today. Week one will be over tonight---WOW!
The trip is wonderful. Finding I cannot do everything; but having so much fun. Everyone is very nice and very helpful - right down to the people who clean your rooms. Angelica greeted me the first morning as if she was part of my family and said her goal was to make my stay as comfortable as possible. Goal accomplished.
We stopped in Duesseldorf to let those who wanted to do the walking tour in Cologne to catch a bus so they could get there quicker. I stayed on board with some others and relaxed and enjoyed the cruise. By evening we were all back together again for a wonderful meal. The food is excellent, bountiful and way too much.
Wednesday we were in Koblenz. I did the walking tour and it was delightful; but almost all that I could handle. Pictures will follow.
From there we sailed to Frankfurt. I skipped the walking tour;but for dinner we went to a local restaurant featuring traditional folk music - oompah! They came around with what looked like a long, long yard stick with 5 shot glasses attached. Sang a song and they all drank at once. Such fun. The walk back seemed long; but I was with a small group and I made it.
The next day , Oct 31st, we took a chartered bus to Heidelberg. They visited the famous castle while I waited on the bus and read my book (about 40 min). The bus than took us to the Marketplatz for lunch and then we were on our own to shop or whatever. Because it was Halloween, the entire crew was in costume when we arrived back . A fun party night.
So, I have tried to give you an idea about what a wonderful trip this is and you are almost caught up to the present. Pictures will follow and some notes about yesterday and today. Week one will be over tonight---WOW!
Monday, October 28, 2013
Having A Great Time
Welcome to Amsterdam. The flight was uneventful, but very long. I didn't sleep, so was pretty much a Zombie on arrival; but 2couples I met at the Mpls airport took me under their wing. One thing I learned for future trips is to NOT overpack your u carryon bag. It was way too heavy. It was pouring down rain, so by the time igot on the bus I was pretty much soaked. Not the best start; but decided it had to get better and it has.
What a surprise to walk in my cabin and see that beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers and a very nice bottle of wine. Thank you family!! You are the best. The cabin is very nice; but I immediately thought about Marlin. He would be bouncing off the walls running into things. Can't you just hear his comments and coice words?
Today we had a canal boat trip. Learned that Amsterdam is known as Northern Venice. Most everybody rides bicycles for transportation because it is easier to get around - the streets are very narrow. If you live here, you are told to buy the least expensive bike and the biggest lock you can find because people tend to help themselves if they cannot find their own. If you drive a car and drive into one of the canals, your insurance will pay to get the car out if you stay in the car. Reminds me of Minn. and people who like to drive on ice on lakes when it isn't safe. Some walked back to the ship; but it was very windy so I chose to ride back on the tour boat.
Pictures and more to come later! Love, Mom
What a surprise to walk in my cabin and see that beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers and a very nice bottle of wine. Thank you family!! You are the best. The cabin is very nice; but I immediately thought about Marlin. He would be bouncing off the walls running into things. Can't you just hear his comments and coice words?
Today we had a canal boat trip. Learned that Amsterdam is known as Northern Venice. Most everybody rides bicycles for transportation because it is easier to get around - the streets are very narrow. If you live here, you are told to buy the least expensive bike and the biggest lock you can find because people tend to help themselves if they cannot find their own. If you drive a car and drive into one of the canals, your insurance will pay to get the car out if you stay in the car. Reminds me of Minn. and people who like to drive on ice on lakes when it isn't safe. Some walked back to the ship; but it was very windy so I chose to ride back on the tour boat.
Pictures and more to come later! Love, Mom
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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