It was raining lightly when we arrived in Ghent where we were to have an hour boat cruise along the canals. The boat had a glass roof, and sliding glass windows, so no chance of getting wet. Lunch would be served along with refreshments, champers, beer, soft drink or water. The sparkling … Continue reading Europes Best Kept Secret – Ghent
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Bikes a great mode of transport
Making our way back to the Ship on the Thursday night in Amsterdam one of our friends had a close call with a bike. Tanya stepped onto the RED path which is for bikes and next minute our gallant cruise director grabbed her out of harms way. Of course in the book/movie he will lift … Continue reading Bikes a great mode of transport
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Red Light Area – De Wallen – Amsterdam
Our last night on the cruise would be in Amsterdam. Our cruise director had told us that if we wanted to he would take us on a tour of the Red Light Area. So at 9.15 about 40 people all crowded into the reception area of the ship. He gave us a few tips on … Continue reading Red Light Area – De Wallen – Amsterdam
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Cologne – Koln
Cologne was our next town to visit. Our ship left Bonn and made its way up the Rhine to Cologne. We 3 sisters decided to go on the coach from Bonn to Cologne instead of the ship. It only took 20 minutes on the coach. We then could explore this wonderful place at our leisure. … Continue reading Cologne – Koln
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Bonn- Germany
3/8/16 Today our ship docked in Bonn. We 3 Sisters had chosen the Bonn Sightseeing walk. A short walk through Hofgarten park and into the town square. I love how the European towns all have a Town Square or market place. It was still raining so you still had to be careful on the cobblestones. … Continue reading Bonn- Germany
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Reichsburg Castle – Cochem
2/8/16 - Tuesday After all the wine tasting we were taken by mini coaches up to Reichsburg Castle. It was still pouring with rain and our guide and Tour Director advised us to be very careful. Cobblestones when wet are very slippery and dangerous. To make it worse the entrance to the Castle is a … Continue reading Reichsburg Castle – Cochem
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Look Left then Right in Europe!
Every evening before dinner our Cruise Director would give all of us a Port Talk. This would be on what we were all doing the next day and the events of the day. Any issues that may have arisen regarding locks or things we need to be on the look out for such as pick … Continue reading Look Left then Right in Europe!
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Romantic Rhine
Our Ship was due to leave the Port of Mainz at 2pm to take us down the Romantic Rhine Valley and its Castles. We were late leaving however we did get to see the Castles. We 3 were up on the top deck, and the camera was getting a work out. Over 17 Castles in … Continue reading Romantic Rhine
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Drinking Like the Locals
Our next stop after Heidelberg Castle was the quaint Old Town of Heidelberg. A short tour and then we had time on our own. A lot of the tour group went shopping for souvenirs, some went and had a beer, food or just wandered around the town. 3 Sisters wandered around then it was a … Continue reading Drinking Like the Locals
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Basel- Part 2….Cowboys and Boys with Toys
Going down to my cabin on Friday evening before dinner, a gentleman was approaching me along the corridor. I have no idea why but I reached for my guns and "shot" him....Funny enough he "shot "me back...We formed a great friendship and welcomed Richard to the 3 sisters. We often would do this … Continue reading Basel- Part 2….Cowboys and Boys with Toys
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