Trip: Europe 2016
There are [40] stories from my trip: Europe 2016
CZECH REPUBLIC | Sunday, 7 Aug 2016 | Views [272]
Our second day in Prague and we decide to go for a walk along the river and have a quieter day. Down at the river we wander along and parked under the bridge is a brand new Porsche 718 Boxster Spider. Gerard and Michael were so excited and their camera’... Read more >
CZECH REPUBLIC | Sunday, 7 Aug 2016 | Views [258]
Today is our full day in Prague and we have a voucher for a four hour free walking tour at 11am from the old town square which was near the laundry. We received the voucher from the company as part of our airport transfer At least we know how to get ... Read more >
CZECH REPUBLIC | Sunday, 7 Aug 2016 | Views [305]
Bags out at 5.30am. What a way to start the day! We did it, well maybe a few minutes late, but all good. Early risers breakfast in the lounge and then check the bags and on the bus to the airport. A teary farewell from our exhausted tour manager, Korana, ... Read more >
HUNGARY | Sunday, 7 Aug 2016 | Views [314]
Today we arrived in Budapest in time for breakfast. We were supposed to be at breakfast about 8am for a commentary on the views as we entered the city, however, we arrived early and when we peeked out the window at 7am we were already docked. Never mind ... Read more >
AUSTRIA | Sunday, 7 Aug 2016 | Views [316]
Today was a free day for us, we opted not to do the optional and costly tours, as shuttles were available to take us in and out of town. Michael opted to go bike riding with Rob, a nice guy from Traralgon and Lee , Gerard and I headed into town on the ... Read more >
AUSTRIA | Sunday, 7 Aug 2016 | Views [324]
Today was our first day in Vienna. We were up early and out to the buses by 8.30am for the ride into the city. Vienna is very large and the Port area is about 25 minutes’ drive from the centre of town, this is because the Danube doesn’t go ... Read more >
AUSTRIA | Saturday, 30 Jul 2016 | Views [319] | Comments [1]
This morning we did a walking tour of the Stift Melk Monastery. This monastery was a Prince Bishop’s Palace donated to the Benedictine Monks by the Prince Bishop in the 1200s. It is still a Benedictine Monastery today and the 33 monks all work ... Read more >
AUSTRIA | Friday, 29 Jul 2016 | Views [326]
Today we had the choice of visiting Passau, cruising in the afternoon and visiting Linz late in the afternoon or paying to do a tour to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov. We decided to stay with the boat and we are glad we did. We had a lovely day. In Passau ... Read more >
AUSTRIA | Friday, 29 Jul 2016 | Views [335]
Today we were in town for the whole day. Regensburg is a medieval town on the Danube River. We disembark at 9am for a 1.5 hour walking tour of the town. During the walking tour we saw the bridge they have been restoring for 7 years and still have 5 years ... Read more >
GERMANY | Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016 | Views [338]
Up early and on the buses to visit Nuremburg, where Hitler held his Nazi rallies and the Nurmeburg Tribunals were held. The tour was by bus and it was disappointing that we did not have the opportunity to stop and take photos. It was so interesting to ... Read more >
PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016 | Views [290]
Today was a bit slower day and we just relaxed in the morning. There was a Fruhschoppen held in the lounge before lunch which we skipped. Furhschoppen is a Sunday morning German tradition where people gather in hotels and drink beer and eat sausages.... Read more >
GERMANY | Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016 | Views [331] | Comments [1]
This morning we were on the coaches by 8.30am to go into Wurzburg to visit the Wurzburg Palace Residence. What an amazing place. Based on the Palace of Versaille the building is so impressive from the outside, but once you get inside it is breath taking.... Read more >
GERMANY | Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016 | Views [585]
Today we continued our cruise on the Rhine River and this morning we had a very entertaining demonstration by one of the leading glass blowers of the region. Family Ittig has been on the glad blowing business for generations. Hans has learnt the trade ... Read more >
GERMANY | Friday, 22 Jul 2016 | Views [294] | Comments [1]
Today we sailed through the Rhine Valley past many little towns, vineyards and castles. It is absolutely picturesque, beautiful green country side, rolling and steep hills and so much to see. We stopped after lunch at Rudesheim. We caught a mini train ... Read more >
GERMANY | Friday, 22 Jul 2016 | Views [383]
This morning we cruised past Cologne and saw the Dom from the river and took some photos. What a magnificent building. Even though we have seen it before it is still amazing. We continued up the river to Bonn and had lunch. We decided to go for the light ... Read more >
PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Thursday, 21 Jul 2016 | Views [338] | Comments [1]
We had to be up and ready to go by 8.30am today for the glass boat tour of the Amsterdam canals and the walking tour. The tours were great and our guide fantastic. We spent nearly an hour on the boat travelling up and down the canals and learning of ... Read more >
PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016 | Views [275]
We packed our bags and left them in our room and headed out for breakfast, it was about 9am, but apparently Amsterdam does not get started too early after a big weekend and most shops and restaurants were still closed or just opening for the day. The ... Read more >
PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016 | Views [239]
Today we left our Hotel at Wuppertal about 9.30am allowing plenty of time to take the hire car back to the airport and catch our 2.30 flight. Breakfast was delicious, once again, and so we farewelled Wuppertal after a lovely few days. Getting to the ... Read more >
GERMANY | Monday, 18 Jul 2016 | Views [351]
Today we decided to stay in Wuppertal and have a good look around. We walked into town and through the shopping area into the town square where there is a huge fountain and large important buildings. Gerard pulls out his new camera for the first time ... Read more >
GERMANY | Saturday, 16 Jul 2016 | Views [357] | Comments [1]
Day One 13 th and 14 th July 2016.
Today we leave for Europe after it snowed in Ballarat yesterday and Melbourne got to a maximum of 8 degrees. It is very cold and the warmth of the European summer is inviting. Having taken Ava back to Lara ... Read more >
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