Friday, May 24, 2013
May 15 2013 Wurzburg,Germany
After leaving Netherlands we arrived in Wurzburg Germany.Wurzburg is on the Main river and is surrounded by many vineyards.We parked overnight in a stellplatz(parking area for rvs along the Main river.In the morning we woke up to a huge river boat docked right in front of us.Wurzburg is a very old city and has a large Rezidence that was used for the Prince Bishops.It has beautiful gardens where you might want to walk through and just sit and enjoy the day.The weather was very overcast and threatning to rain.After visiting Wurzburg we went to a little town calle Radsacher.This town is over 2000 years old and is known for their wine.Their vineyards all over and the town is up and down hills.You can walk around this small town and sample some of their wines.We liked the wine and bought about 6 bottles.Next stop will be close to Stuttgart at friends we met in Wales last year.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
May 12 2013 Happy Mother's day/Amsterdam
Hello from Netherlands and Happy Mother's Day
We arrived in Amsterdam on the 7th of May and it was cold and showers.Here's Sam waiting for Donna to pick us up from the train station.Notice all the bikes.Nowhere on earth will you see so many bikes except maybe China.
We stayed in Donna's drive way a couple of nights waiting for our insurance papers to come.They didn't come on saturday so we decided to move over to the campground inWoerden.We stayed here a week at the beginning of our trip last year.A very nice and clean campground.People over here set up these huge rooms that attach to their trailers.These rooms are big and they use them as a living room.Nice if your staying awhile.Photo of our small rv over here.
We arrived in Amsterdam on the 7th of May and it was cold and showers.Here's Sam waiting for Donna to pick us up from the train station.Notice all the bikes.Nowhere on earth will you see so many bikes except maybe China.
We stayed in Donna's drive way a couple of nights waiting for our insurance papers to come.They didn't come on saturday so we decided to move over to the campground inWoerden.We stayed here a week at the beginning of our trip last year.A very nice and clean campground.People over here set up these huge rooms that attach to their trailers.These rooms are big and they use them as a living room.Nice if your staying awhile.Photo of our small rv over here.
Friday, May 10, 2013
May 10 2013 Copenhagen
We got off the the ship on the 7th of May in Copenhagen and staying for 2 nights before flying to Amsterdam.The day we arrived it was a beautiful and warm day.We decided to take the train to central station instead of taxi from the ship.We should of taken the cab even at $40.00.We had quite a hike with all our luggage to the train and then once in Amsterdam another 4 blocks to Hotel.We got plenty of exercise lugging our luggage.When we got settled we went on the Step on Step off tour bus.It took us around all the sights although we didn't start until 2 we saw a lot.The ticket was also good for the next day.Also we got a 1hour boat ride through the canals.It was very nice.The next day we got back on the bus and went to the Little Mermaid,Amalienburg Palace,Fredenrick Church,Nyhavn,Saw the changing of the Royal Guards.
Amalienborg Palace is where the Queen and all the royals live.There are 4 different palaces in a circle in a courtyard.This is where we saw the changing of the guards.Everyday at noon they have music and change guards. This takes about 1 hour.
Nyhavn is a area in Copenhagen that was a place that saliors came into port.One side was nice ,the other naughty.Nowdays it's a picturesque harbor with many boats and sailing ships on the canals with colorful houses.
Of course we had to see the Little Mermaid.The statue is small and she's been beheaded and her arms have been cut off. The have her restored.
Here are some of the photos I took while in Copenhagen
Old Stock Exchange
Nyhavn
Sailing ship
Changing the guards
Fredenrick Church alter and dome
The 2nd day it pored rain so decided to skip Tivoli Gardens.We are now in Amsterdam in our Rv and waiting for the insurance papers to come.
Amalienborg Palace is where the Queen and all the royals live.There are 4 different palaces in a circle in a courtyard.This is where we saw the changing of the guards.Everyday at noon they have music and change guards. This takes about 1 hour.
Nyhavn is a area in Copenhagen that was a place that saliors came into port.One side was nice ,the other naughty.Nowdays it's a picturesque harbor with many boats and sailing ships on the canals with colorful houses.
Of course we had to see the Little Mermaid.The statue is small and she's been beheaded and her arms have been cut off. The have her restored.
Here are some of the photos I took while in Copenhagen
Old Stock Exchange
Nyhavn
Sailing ship
Fredenrick Church alter and dome
The 2nd day it pored rain so decided to skip Tivoli Gardens.We are now in Amsterdam in our Rv and waiting for the insurance papers to come.Wednesday, May 8, 2013
May 8,2013 Helsingborg Sweden
We arrived in Sweden and took a bus to Sofiero Palace.The palace was built in 1864 by Crown Prince Oscar and his wife Sofia.It was then given to their grandson as a wedding present and the garden was brought to life.They have many Rhododendrons,and bulb flowers.
After seeing the palace we went back to town and saw the Karnan (once a watchtower). There are steps that lead to archways to the top of the square that is the remains of the castle.
The next stop was the Maria Church,it is a gothic church and was started at the beginning of the 14th century.There are 2 chandeliers in the central aisle.
After seeing the palace we went back to town and saw the Karnan (once a watchtower). There are steps that lead to archways to the top of the square that is the remains of the castle.
The next stop was the Maria Church,it is a gothic church and was started at the beginning of the 14th century.There are 2 chandeliers in the central aisle.
May 8,2013 Cruise,Azores
Hi all,
Well it's been a long 2 weeks.We left out of Miami on the cruise ship NCL Star on the 23rd of April.This is one of the fun ships they call it free style.The first 7 days it was just cruising and quite rough.We had a outside room and were in the front of the ship.Well for 7 night and days all we heard was a loud banging noise.After a week we got calm seas and the noise finally subsided.The activities were the same thing over and over with really not much going on except art auctions,High buy-ins for bingo and not much payout.They only played 3 games and it cost 39 or 49 dollars.We met a couple at the airport and began a friendship that will be everlasting.If it hadn't been for them it would of been boring.We went to dinner together every evening but a couple nights.The food was so-so.They did have some good entertainment in the evening which we enjoyed.I guess we like RCL Cruises much better. Not too crazy for the freestyle.Photos of Sam,Me,Pam and Fred.
Our first stop was Ponta Delgado,Azores ,Portugal.We took a tour and went to the town of Riveria Grande where they had a town square and with a garden area,church and some very unusal trees.The roots are hanging down the trees and and look like long dry grass.
The area is large craters from volcanos with some beautiful clear lakes.The island is very tropical.
Well it's been a long 2 weeks.We left out of Miami on the cruise ship NCL Star on the 23rd of April.This is one of the fun ships they call it free style.The first 7 days it was just cruising and quite rough.We had a outside room and were in the front of the ship.Well for 7 night and days all we heard was a loud banging noise.After a week we got calm seas and the noise finally subsided.The activities were the same thing over and over with really not much going on except art auctions,High buy-ins for bingo and not much payout.They only played 3 games and it cost 39 or 49 dollars.We met a couple at the airport and began a friendship that will be everlasting.If it hadn't been for them it would of been boring.We went to dinner together every evening but a couple nights.The food was so-so.They did have some good entertainment in the evening which we enjoyed.I guess we like RCL Cruises much better. Not too crazy for the freestyle.Photos of Sam,Me,Pam and Fred.
Our first stop was Ponta Delgado,Azores ,Portugal.We took a tour and went to the town of Riveria Grande where they had a town square and with a garden area,church and some very unusal trees.The roots are hanging down the trees and and look like long dry grass.
The area is large craters from volcanos with some beautiful clear lakes.The island is very tropical.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
April 23 2013 Cruise
Well here we are sitting at airport in Fla.waiting for a shuttle to pick us up and take us to our cruise ship.We will be doing a transatlantic and ending in Copenhagen.After a few days in Copenhagen we will go to Amsterdam where we will pick up our rv.Then our 3 month journey of Eastern Europe begins.I will try and post as much asI can.Livin' ez on the road.
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