Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 10, 2019 Author #151 Share Posted July 10, 2019 The Melk Abby had marvelous views. We were not permitted to take photos inside, but the chapel was beautiful. All of that gold, glamour and paintings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 10, 2019 Author #152 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Sailing the Wachau Valley. So many castles! It was chilly outside so we watched from the lounge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 10, 2019 #153 Share Posted July 10, 2019 21 hours ago, HBCcruiser said: Tauck hosted s fruit party in the afternoon. We also got to see the NEW yet unfinished Tauck ship pass us. It’s just a hull. Weird! Exciting! Is this the MS Andorinha, their first ship for the Douro? She has been built at Vahali shipyard in Serbia in cooperation with Scylla in Switzerland. If it is her then she is being transferred to the Netherlands to get her interior fitted out. notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusgirl22 Posted July 10, 2019 #154 Share Posted July 10, 2019 HBC - thank you for your ongoing review. It is very helpful. I have noticed that the dinner menu often includes an Indian entree. While I see that you and your Mother have not chosen it, I am wondering whether you have heard any feedback from other passengers on those entrees. Also, one of your posts addressed a concern that I have. Are you satisfied with the pace of the tours or do find them too slow and or sedentary? Thank you for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laverendrye Posted July 10, 2019 #155 Share Posted July 10, 2019 9 hours ago, HBCcruiser said: Ok so the waiter- he told he was still drunk because he celebrated a birthday with friends the night before 😳. He also forgot to bring soup to someone in our group then got upset when we asked him to remove it from our tab. He said he’d rather just bring the soup. We told him that we had to leave. He then started complaining about other wait staff who were supposed to bring the soup and said he’d have to pay for it. We wound up leaving him a large tip which more than covered for it. Just an odd experience. The bakery was in town. You will walk right by it! So yummy! Interesting indeed! He was not, thankfully, representative of restaurant service in Germany, at least as I have experienced it over the years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted July 10, 2019 #156 Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, HBCcruiser said: The Melk Abby had marvelous views. We were not permitted to take photos inside, but the chapel was beautiful. All of that gold, glamour and paintings! 'But did they tell you WHY no photos inside??? Used to be able to ...until a few idiots decided to take selfies of themselves posing stupidly and even irreverently in front of some of the religious articles, statues, etc. There are signs that mention this as you come out of the library. So instances like that ruined it for everyone. Insensitivity and disrespect. Worst ever, though, are these fearless (more like clueless) people who decide to take a selfie REALLY close to the edge of a cliff in the National Parks.....ooops!!! Oh well... Edited July 10, 2019 by gretschwhtfalcon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted July 10, 2019 #157 Share Posted July 10, 2019 6 hours ago, laverendrye said: Interesting indeed! He was not, thankfully, representative of restaurant service in Germany, at least as I have experienced it over the years. I probably wouldn't have left any tip....though in his inebriated state he may have come after you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted July 10, 2019 #158 Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 7/8/2019 at 2:28 AM, HBCcruiser said: We did the walking tour of Nurnberg which was ok. Our tour guide walked way too slow for us but it was nice to see the town. She did a nice job of showing us all of the damage done to the town during WWII and the rebuilding that occurred after the war. All of the shops were closed so no shopping for us. Boo! I totally applaud these towns in Europe who close shops on Sundays. It was like that when I was growing up - no gas stations on Sundays either. Nothing is sacred anymore in our 24/7 society the way it seems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 10, 2019 #159 Share Posted July 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, gretschwhtfalcon said: Worst ever, though, are these fearless (more like clueless) people who decide to take a selfie REALLY close to the edge of a cliff in the National Parks.....ooops!!! Oh well... The Darwin Awards were started for people like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 11, 2019 Author #160 Share Posted July 11, 2019 What a spectacular night at the Palais Pallavicini! So wonderful! The musicians and dancers were top notch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 11, 2019 Author #161 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Dinner was 10 out of 10 forks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 11, 2019 Author #162 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I need to go on a diet! Soooo much food! oh well- Day 12 Vienna. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 11, 2019 Author #163 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Today we toured the Hofburg complex and got to view the Lipizzaner mares and foals! So adorable!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 11, 2019 Author #164 Share Posted July 11, 2019 More.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 12, 2019 Author #165 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Last night they held a barbecue on the sun deck. Great food and fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 12, 2019 Author #166 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Our fearless leaders! Such a fun staff. Our tour guides and Hotel Manger are great people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 12, 2019 Author #167 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Best Margarita! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 13, 2019 Author #168 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I couldn’t get on CC yesterday so I’ll catch you up. Not much happened in Bratislava. We walked around the town a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 13, 2019 Author #169 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 13, 2019 Author #170 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Back onboard they held the disembarkation meeting. Always a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 13, 2019 Author #171 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Dinner onboard was yummy as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 13, 2019 Author #172 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Fun in the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 13, 2019 Author #173 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Last day - Day 14 Budapest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonto524 Posted July 13, 2019 #174 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Aww, I can't believe it's over - I have hurried to my computer every morning to read and enjoy your posts. THANK YOU for taking the time to share your trip again !! Very much appreciated. Safe trip home ! Linda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted July 13, 2019 #175 Share Posted July 13, 2019 It goes by so fast! Thank you for this most enjoyable report, and safe travels home. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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