Category Archives: Europe trip and river cruise

Caudebec-en-caux

Posted on April 10, 2026 by patmathews

April 8, 2026 We arrived to our port very early after traveling from Rouen at night. Our tour today is a walking tour in a nearby village, Honfleur. It was a short bus ride to the village and on our … Continue reading →

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Rouen, France

Posted on April 8, 2026 by patmathews

April 7, 2026 This morning we did a walking tour of Rouen with our guide, Elodie. Please note the French shoes! We really enjoyed this city. It is the historic capital of Normandy and is a beautifully preserved medieval city. … Continue reading →

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Vernon-Giverny

Posted on April 7, 2026 by patmathews

April 6, 2026 At about 11:30 we sailed from La Roche Guyon to Vernon-Giverny. The sun was out and the weather got warmer, in fact, just about a perfect temperature in the 60s. It was a beautiful sight to see … Continue reading →

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La Roche Guyon, France

Posted on April 7, 2026 by patmathews

April 6, 2026 After breakfast, we went out on a walking tour with our guide, Martin. He is Belgian but has been in France for 30 years. And can he talk! Many stories and lots of history awaited us as … Continue reading →

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Paris, Day 3

Posted on April 4, 2026 by patmathews

April 4, 2026 After walking 16000 steps and climbing many stairs yesterday, today we opted for the Big Bus tour of Paris. Last night’s dinner was a light one – we ate in the bar – L’Officine du Louvre. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Koblenz, Germany

Posted on November 20, 2019 by patmathews

November 13, 2019 This morning we had a walking tour of Koblenz, which is where the Rhine and the Moselle rivers meet.  We were actually docked on the Moselle although when we left we made the turn back onto the … Continue reading →

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Rhine Gorge and Boppard, Germany

Posted on November 20, 2019 by patmathews

November 12, 2019 The trip through the Rhine Gorge was just beautiful.  It was cold, so I stayed mostly in the lounge.  Some of the pictures are through the windows so there are some light reflections, but Norm was outside … Continue reading →

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Rudesheim, Germany

Posted on November 20, 2019 by patmathews

November 11 and 12, 2019 We arrived in Rudesheim in the evening of November 11 and we had the opportunity for a late stroll into town. Our destination was the Drosselgasse, the tiny street that is the heart of the … Continue reading →

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Mainz, Germany with pictures

Posted on November 20, 2019 by patmathews

November 11, 2019 We sailed through the last 2 of the 66 locks today and will leave the Main River and spend the rest of our cruise on the Rhine River. The part we will be on until we reach … Continue reading →

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Miltenburg, Germany with pictures

Posted on November 20, 2019 by patmathews

November 10, 2019 Arrived in Miltenburg this afternoon after passing through areas of beautiful vineyards. We walked through the streets where grapevines encircle many houses. Well, this place did have naked lady paintings in the windows! We visited churches, town … Continue reading →

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