Category Archives: international

Wertheim, Germany

Posted on December 27, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Today we are docked at the small village of Wertheim.  Ordinarily, there would be a visit to a private castle in the afternoon, but the family is not opening the home this day, so our touring is limited.  This traditional … Continue reading →

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Wurzburg, Germany

Posted on December 22, 2014 by travelbynatasha

After our visit to Rothenburg, we catch up with the boat in Wurzburg.  This evening we have lighted views of the Fortress of Marienberg, the original Prince Bishops Residence, and the Chapel up on the hill. For our morning tour … Continue reading →

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Rothenburg, Germany

Posted on December 19, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Today is a slightly varied schedule as we head out to Rothenberg Germany, a very popular place for tourists in this part of Germany. The town has well-preserved medieval structures and is a walled city. We depart the boat that … Continue reading →

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Bamburg, Germany

Posted on December 18, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Bamberg Germany is a wonderful medieval city that sustained very little damage during WWII since it was without military installation or production facilities.  It has a unique town hall built in the middle of the river.  When approaching the Bishop … Continue reading →

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Nuremberg, Germany

Posted on December 9, 2014 by travelbynatasha

There is a full day of touring today in Nuremberg.  (Here is my shout out to my dive buddy who was born in this city.) This morning we are headed to the castle and then to the Christmas market.  This … Continue reading →

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Just let the pilot get it for you

Posted on December 8, 2014 by travelbynatasha

We are headed to Germany for another Christmas market adventure.  Once again we are doing a Uniworld cruise.  The Christmas markets originated in Germany and we are excited to see where it all began-ok, well, Boris is mostly excited about … Continue reading →

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Leaving Tanzania

Posted on July 21, 2014 by travelbynatasha

This is our last day in Tanzania (not counting the few hours I will spend here in the wee hours before our 3:30 am departure tomorrow). Our tea and wake-up call was at the usual 6:30, but this morning we … Continue reading →

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Our final day at Siwandu, Tanzania

Posted on July 19, 2014 by travelbynatasha

  Our last day in the camp they offered a different safari experience, the walking tour. This is an excellent opportunity for people who want to see small things or study tracks. The walkers also are now dung experts and … Continue reading →

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Siwandu, Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Posted on July 18, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Even though the jeeps seat eight, we are still in groups of 4 and Reed mixes it up, so today we are with Doc and Carol who are from California.  Doc is the photographer and Carol likes to ride in … Continue reading →

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Ruaha National Park to Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Posted on July 16, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Today we depart Jongomero.  There was an extra ride added for the morning, but it left at 6:30 am and Donna and I were not packed.  We passed and used the time to get ourselves organized and take a few … Continue reading →

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