Tag Archives: Photography

Chambord and Chartres: Discovering French Renaissance and Gothic Art

May 24th, 2024 Tim is still not feeling terrific, but well enough to continue on. We are both thankful that this is a relatively easy day. CHAMBORD A UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed between 1519-1547, it originally served as a … Continue reading →

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Grateful Moments and Beautiful Photos from Chateau de Chenonceau | Travel Reflection May 2024

May 23, 2024 As I mentioned in my last post, Tim had a bug today and we decided to let him stay in the room, rest and hopefully feel much better within 24 hours when we pack up and head … Continue reading →

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Exploring Claude Monet’s Home and Garden in Giverny, France

May 20th, 2024 – Traveled from Paris to Caen This was an early morning since bags had to be packed, tagged and outside of our room by 6:45. After another delicious breakfast, it was time to get on the bus … Continue reading →

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Highlights and Recap of our Zurich to Nuremberg River Cruise on Uniworld

June 21st – July 2nd, 2023 Taking a trip with another couple that you have never traveled Internationally with before has the potential for being fabulous or a complete disaster. Fortunately for us, it fell into the wonderful category.

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Nuremberg, Germany ~ History, Art, Surprise Concert, Authentic Local Meal

July 1, 2023 This was our final morning on our beautiful Uniworld ship, the River Princess. We needed to be out of our cabin by 8:30 to allow time for the staff to clean and prepare the cabin for the … Continue reading →

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Bamberg, Germany ~ Cathedral, Town Hall, Rose Garden

June 30, 2023 Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful but has often been regarded as one of Germany’s most attractive settlements, with its picturesque architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed … Continue reading →

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Rothenburg, Germany (Optional Tour, Highly Recommend)

Thursday, June 29th ~ Afternoon One of the many things I love about river cruising is that most of the shore excursions are included in the price. This afternoon’s excursion to Rothenburg was the exception and it had a fee … Continue reading →

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Volkach, Germany

June 29, 2023 ~ Morning We had both a morning and an afternoon walking tour today in two different cities, so I have decided to break this up into two separate posts. Our day began in Volkach, the heart of … Continue reading →

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Würzburg, Germany

June 28, 2023 We had our morning free which thankfully allowed me to get caught up and post yesterday’s blog.

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Miltenberg, Germany ~ Half-timbered Homes, Pretzel Pizza, 70’s Night

June 27, 3023 Resting on the left bank of the Main, Miltenberg is classically quaint with its fountained squares, farmland, biking and pedestrian paths, castles and one of Germany’s oldest inns. This town literally oozes charm.

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