We arrived in Paris around 5ish. Our cruise director was there waiting to hand out our room keys. Paula and I got rooms on the 3rd floor, Muriel on the 6th floor. Some had been upgraded and Muriel was one of them. Our room was amazing, but Muriel's was outstanding. Muriel had a balcony, in … Continue reading Paris
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Mainz Germany
When writing up a blog once your home you can forget things. Well Mainz I forgot. Sorry to any people from Mainz reading this blog. I was going through my photos and I was like where was that picture taken. Oops Mainz. To be fair, I had consumed a tad too much wine over dinner. … Continue reading Mainz Germany
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Coffee Shop or Koffee Shop?
Did you know the Dutch are the worlds biggest coffee drinkers! So whats the difference between a coffee shop and a Koffee shop? A Koffee shop (coffee shop) is where you can legally buy soft drugs - marijuana or hashish. Space cakes - cakes made with marijuana in them. Often take longer to kick in … Continue reading Coffee Shop or Koffee Shop?
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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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Red Lipstick
Tonight is the Captains Farewell. Our cruise is nearly over. Tomorrow we will be in Amsterdam, then onto Paris, then home. My sister Paula always wore gorgeous red lipstick, Channel Rouge Allure. Paula looked amazing. Me, I hardly wore makeup maybe a touch of powder or a bit of lippy but nothing bright. I was … Continue reading Red Lipstick
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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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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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