Enjoying int’l dining at the Movenpick Lobby & Lounge Bar in Amsterdam. Featuring Japanese, American & Italian cuisine. Ono!
Movenpick lobby at checkout.
Kinderboerderij’t Brinkley,one of a handful of neighborhood city farms in Amsterdam.
One of many Amsterdam’s older neighborhood drawbridges.
Christmas Market entrance in Cologne, Germany.
Group gathered for Cologne Christmas Market experience.
Beautiful Cologne Cathedral interior.
Lance and Steph enjoying hot cocoa in collectible mug.
Raclette (flamed melted Swiss cheese) traditionally served on fresh bread rolls.
Live band entertained at main Market.
Life-size German Christmas pyramid anchored smaller market.
The Lorelei statue spotted along the Rhine River Gorge while passing through Sankt Goarshausen, Germany.
Within the river gorge is the Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, a fancy toll booth on Falkenau island. Built in 1326-27 to collect toll tax to travel the Rhine.
Sailed through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, Germany..
Included classic excursion, a visit to Siegfried’s Music Museum.
Wendy and Mike shopping for new treasures!
Lynne and Sheldon picking out new finds for their hale.
Enjoying Rudesheim’s famous coffee! Heated sugar, brandy, coffee, fresh whipped cream topped with chocolate shaves! Onolicious!
Group photo from the 700’ summit overlooking Rudesheim’s vineyards.
Art in a cable ride to the top. The cold breeze brought temp down to below 30 degrees!
It’s early sunset (430p) & the lights turn the Market to a magical scenery!
Group at Heidelberg Castle, visiting the Heidelberg Tun, an extremely large wine vat contained within the cellars of Heidelberg Castle.
Having fun in the Heidelberg Castle courtyard.
Lance and Art enjoy a traditional Bratwurst…spicy, spicy!
Tiny glimpse of the Le Petite France district in Strasbourg, France.
Dazzling decorated storefronts. This Christian Bakery decor is no ka oi!
Notre Dame Cathedral of Strasburg
While docked, this beautiful swan stayed near to say hello.
At the wonderful Strasbourg Christmas Market.
Optional excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.
Colmar’s walking tour ended with a quick peak at their Christmas Market. It was crowded weekend.