After our visit to Speyer we all boarded the coaches and were taken to local German families for afternoon tea. We 3 and Denise, Julie and Pit were dropped off at a local German lady by the name of Monica. Monica prepared a wonderful spread of traditional German cakes and she made 2 of them … Continue reading German cakes, Art and Tea!
River Cruise
River Port Mannheim – Visit Speyer
On Sunday 31/7/16 our ship (not a boat yes a ship) arrived in the River Port Mannheim. The Freedom of Choice excursions were a guided walking tour of Speyer one of Germany's oldest towns or a visit to the Speyer Technical Museum. We 3 Sisters chose the guided town walk. This included a visit to … Continue reading River Port Mannheim – Visit Speyer
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La Liberté éclairant le monde – Liberty Enlightening the World – Statue of Liberty
What does Colmar in the Alsatian area of France and the Statue of Liberty have in common? The sculptor Frederic August Bartholdi was born in Colmar France in the year, April 2 1834. He designed the huge statue on his own initiative. As part of our tour we passed the house where he lived. This … Continue reading La Liberté éclairant le monde – Liberty Enlightening the World – Statue of Liberty
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Did anyone say drinks?
We 3 quickly changed into our glad rags to be welcomed on board by the Captain and his crew! As you walk into the lounge, the Captain Andreas, Hotel Manager Sandra and ourCruise Director shake your hands and welcome you on board. A glass of champagne is given to you and you clink and shake … Continue reading Did anyone say drinks?
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Breisach – Alsace & Black Forest
When in Germany, do as the Germans do! Beer, sausages and pretzels - After breakfast we were all treated to a Fruchschoppen brunch (The word comes from the German word for early “Früh” and “Schoppen”, which is a ¼ Liter. “Schoppen” is the size of a small beer. ) I had a gluten free beer and … Continue reading Breisach – Alsace & Black Forest
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Basel to Breisach 30/7/16
Roughly around 4.30 am our ship departed Basel on its way to Breisach. The town is situated along the Rhine halfway between Colmar and Freiburg. Its name is Celtic and means breakwater. The Town of Breisach during the second world war was 85% destroyed by the Allies artillery as they crossed the Rhine. There were … Continue reading Basel to Breisach 30/7/16
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