Category Archives: River Cruise

Krems and the Wachau Valley, Austria

We docked early today in Krems, Austria and after breakfast boarded buses for the Gottweig Abbey, home to the Benedictine Monks.  Boris is feeling better after 21 hours of rest.  You can actually see the Abbey, set high on a … Continue reading

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Vienna, Austria

We woke to a foggy Danube.  Although it was predicted to be sunny and 45 degrees, it stayed gray and right around freezing all day.  I started out without the thermals and Uggs, but added them at midday and after … Continue reading

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Bratislava, Slovakia

We woke this morning to a glorious sight.  Opening the window, we saw the sun just rising and highlighting the Danube in amazing color.   It looked blue to me.  An hour before our anticipated arrival we went through the largest … Continue reading

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Highlights of Budapest

I slept in a little late this morning.  Ok, I had to be on the bus at 9 and I woke up at 8:20 am still needing a shower, breakfast, and to pack my day bag.  I made it, wet … Continue reading

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Budapest or Bust

Natasha is back.  After many months of domestic travel, Boris and I are off again to several international destinations.  This time we are trying a river cruise leaving from Budapest, Hungary and ending in Passau, Germany.  We will visit four … Continue reading

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