Swiss Alps to Paris

Normandy

November 3, 2023 We extended our time in Paris at the end of our cruise by one day so that we could go to Normandy. Nicolle has a friend...

Blown Away

November 2, 2023 Today started with the breakfast buffet at the hotel. The buffet presentation was nicely done, with a large variety of...

On the Road to Paris

November 1, 2023 Leaving the ship is always a challenge - there is the challenge in packing up everything up the night before, then you...

Charming Towns and Wineries

October 30-31, 2023 These two days have been relaxing. In order for the passengers to be able to see this beautiful countryside,...

Castles and Food

October 29, 2023 This morning we sailed on the Middle Rhine river. This area is known for the many historic castles and ruins visible...

Mainz is Mines

October 28, 2023 Today was a busy day, with 2 excursions to different parts of Mainz (pronounced mines) Germany. Since we have been...

InSpeyer (no, I didn't forget to type the space)

October 27, 2023 Today did not inspire (InSpeyer) at the start. Breakfast was good, and it wasn't raining. And the trip into the town...

Strasbourg - The City With The Split Personality

October 26, 2023 The fun, and the rain, continue. We are enjoying being onboard the Viking Freya, eating/drinking well and hanging out...

Basel, not Basil

October 25, 2023 Today we left Zurich and took a bus to Basel (Baa-zel). One very cool thing we noticed as we drove to Basel was that we...

Swiss Chocolate and More!

October 24, 2023 Switzerland is well known for its neutrality, the Alps mountains, secret bank accounts, cheese and most importantly...

Not Quite the Travel Day We Expected

We didn't really plan on writing a blog for today, but as the day evolved it became apparent that this day definitely deserved its own...

We're Baaaaack!!

We are leaving tomorrow for a river cruise from the Swiss Alps to Paris. This will be a fun family trip, and even though the forecast is...