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Tag Archives: Germany
Eberbach Abbey, Rudesheim, and Wiesbaden Germany
There was an early buffet dinner this evening to accommodate those wanting to go to the Christmas Market in the evening and for the group of us that wanted to take an optional tour to Kloster Eberbach in nearby Eltville. … Continue reading
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Tagged Eberbach Abbey, Eltville, Germany, Kloster Eberbach, Kurhaus, marktkirche, Rudesheim, Staatstheater, Twinkling Star Market, Wiesbaden
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The German Corner and Castles on the Rhine
Our second full day of the Christmas market cruise began with a stop at the German Corner where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet. The landscape is dominated by the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on one side of the Rhine and the Statute … Continue reading
Christmas in Cologne
Once again I was off on an river cruise adventure to the Christmas Markets. The itinerary is actually the same as one I did in the summer. This was to be my market trip with my sister Emma. We had … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Markets, Cologne, Cologne Cathedral, German Christmas Markets, Germany
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Strasbourg, France and the Black Forest, Germany
Today we dock in Germany, but cross the river to visit France-Strasbourg, a French city with a German name. In the afternoon we return to Germany to visit the Black Forest. We had the choice of morning excursions, Boris was … Continue reading
Speyer, Germany
Today we are docked at Germiersheim, about a 20 minute shuttle ride into Speyer (and the famous Romanesque Cathedral). This afternoon we are going to Heidelberg, a “bucket list” German city for Boris and I. The ship offered three options … Continue reading
The Romantic Rhine Valley: Boppard to Rudesheim
I got up early for my big day. After breakfast, I was up on the sun deck at 8 am for the departure from Boppard for the 18 castles we will see in the next 4 hours. This section of … Continue reading
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Tagged Germany, Rhine River, Rudesheim, Schloss Vollrads
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The German Corner on the Rhine, Koblenz and on to Boppard, Germany
On this, our second full day of river cruising, we will make two stops. This morning we will stop at Koblenz at the intersection of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. The intersection is known as the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) … Continue reading
Frankfurters and a Farewell in Frankfurt
We arrived early at our last stop Frankfurt. We will have the day here and then fly out tomorrow. It is a rainy and cold morning when we set out. Passengers have a choice between a city tour and a … Continue reading
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Tagged bethmaennchen, Frankfurt, frankfurter, Germany, River Queen, Uniworld
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Wertheim, Germany
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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Tagged Germany, Main River, Tauber River, Werheim, wild boar sausage
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