Viking River
Rhine River Epilogue; a reflection on Strasbourg
At this stopping point I would normally comment on what a wonderful trip we had; and it was wonderful. Barbara and Jimmy had never been on a river cruise and we were excited to show them a form of travel that we really enjoy. Preparations for Christmas Markets were underway in each of the cities […]
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Colmar and Breisach, November 10, 2018
Colmar is a small, Medieval Alsatian village about 20 miles from the Rhine and the German town of Breisach, where we docked. Our tour guide, Kim, was very interesting and knowledgable and walked us through the lanes and squares of Colmar. The city is charming and in each direction one finds a mix of colorful […]
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Viking River Boats, Hlin and Kara, and swapping on the Rhine
Viking River boats are very attractive and comfortable. I spent about an hour or two taking photos of the Hlin and Kara. I researched the Norse valkyrie Kara and discovered that the name Kara means “the wild stormy one.” What follows is the result of my photographic efforts. I will caption the photos. A trip […]
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