It was tough leaving the comforts of the Viking Astrild that we had enjoyed for the past five nights. On our last morning, we were docked in Decin, which is just inside the Czech Republic. As our bus drove away, we were able to look back across the Elbe to take the photo above. We … Continue reading Prague & Olomouc
After departing Dresden during the night, the next morning we continued sailing upstream towards our next stop at Bad Schandau. Along the way, we caught sight of another Christmas cruise on the Elbe, though on a much smaller vessel! The excursion for this day of the cruise was a visit to the National Park of … Continue reading The Bastei
Even after spending three days in Paris with all of its beautiful panoramas, our initial impression of Prague was one of visual overload. Everywhere we turned during our three days there, our eyes were taken in not just by the astounding vistas, but also by the incredible detail on the buildings. Never badly bombed during … Continue reading Pre-Cruise: 3 Days in Prague
Halfway There Travelers 