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Fri., 7.20.18 On Our Own in Nuremberg
Fabulous day exploring Nuremberg today- true silver lining. Some Viking guests chose to travel by bus to the German city of Regensburg....


Thurs., 7.19.18 Nuremberg, Germany
So today marks the first day of our amended itinerary. . The original plan was to sail to Regensberg, Germany, where we were to take an...


Wed., 7.18.18 Passau, Germany
We have been informed by the Viking staff that, due to low water levels, we will not be able to sail any further north. So today is our...


Tues., 7.17.18 Krems, Austria
Breakfast at 7:30 this morning, board bus at 8:15 to go to the Gottweig Abbey. The Abbey houses about 50 Benedictine monks currently. ...


Mon., 7.16.18, Vienna Waits For You
"When will you realize? Vienna waits for you..." . We took a guided tour of Vienna by bus and on foot today. What a joy to return to...


Four Score Reunion Tour
Forty years ago this month, six of us traveled to Europe (four of us for the first time). At the end of this week, Kerry, John, Steve,...


Noemie Peek!
Yesterday, I had the joy of meeting the newest member of Maria and Joris's family, baby Noemie! She is a beautiful healthy little bundle...


Mit vielan dank
Our last full day is a busy one! . We had a lovely lunch with Bernard at Valiene, an outdoor cafe in Reutte. He is so sweet and we spent...


Reutte's Highline
In 2014, Reutte opened one of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges connecting the Ernberg Castle to Fort Claudia, over Route...


Das Zugspitze
Here is an image of the tree line of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak in the Alps. As we rode the cable car up the mountain, the...


Marching with the Meullers
This morning at breakfast, the dirndled waitress approached my table with a phone in her hand saying, "For you." . So, that's a first. ....


Spectacular sunsets
I decided to take a walk into town after speaking with our Innkeeper Gabi. Reutte is charming little town with small businesses, little...


Fourth of July
Happy birthday, Sarah! Happy birthday, America! . In Austria, July 4th is a work day, so off Steve went to the plant after breakfast. ....


And on Sunday, we rest
No. We didn't. On Sunday, we went hiking. . We met Maggie for breakfast in the hotel dining room. This morning I had a more...


Schwarzkopf's Legacy
Happy birthday, Kaylin! . Today is Plansee's Family Day to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the company (or, more simply put, the raison...
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