By All good things must come to an end! The cruise is winding down. I am getting tired of eating the breakfast buffet (note – I never get tired of someone cleaning my room and making my bed). The initial cruise itinerary only included 1 day in Budapest. Because the Danube was running low, the captain …
Eastern Europe – Croatia
My day in Croatia was an all day excursion (from 9 – 5) in the Croatian countryside. The first part of the day was a visit to the Vučedol Culture Museum. This museum showcases the findings at the Vučedol archaelogical dig. It was equally as impressive as the dig in Bulgaria. The location was first …
Eastern Europe – Serbia
This morning was spent cruising. We passed through two locks and then onwards through the ‘Iron Gates’. The Danube river cuts through the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. History abounds here. Those crazy Romans had a VAST empire and they made their mark all along the river. I geeked out and took way too many pictures …
Eastern Europe – Bulgaria
Our initial itinerary had a stop in Ruse, but because the Danube was running low, we skipped that and jumped ahead to the port of Vidin, Bulgaria. I guess that gives me an excuse to come back to the area – to see what Ruse has to offer. Our first morning on the boat was …