Friday, 31 October 2025

October 30 - That's A Wrap

Here is a round-up of some of the best memories from this fantastic vacation and links to photo albums.

Brian’s Memories

Best Meal

Despite comments from my dining partners, my most memorable meal was Seared Rabbit Kidneys. It wasn’t gamey as one would expect. It was one of the few dishes with a bit of seasoning. It got a thumbs-up from the waiter.

Most Scenic

The Abbey in Melk Austria is breathtaking in its beauty. Despite its small size, the beauty of the abbey matches St. Peters in the Vatican. It was too bad that you can’t take pictures, but the gift shop is a major source of income for the abbey.

Favorite Location

It would be a tie between the New Town in Prague and the Old Town in Nuremberg. I loved both locations for the same reasons. They had interesting architecture and an energetic vibe with multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Favorite Memory

Without a doubt it was the night-time cruise of the Danube River in Budapest. Spectacular is an understatement.

Margaret’s Memories

Best Meal

From the Imperial Next Door Café in Prague - Ham & Cheese pate, followed by braised beef with cream sauce and cranberries, then chocolate mousse cake for dessert.

A close second was the four-course meal with wine tasting in the specialty restaurant on the Scenic Ruby.

Most Scenic

A tie between the train trip along the Elba River from Prague to Berlin, or the night-time Danube River cruise in Budapest.

Favorite Location

The Old Town in Nuremberg. Margaret loved the old buildings and the pedestrian friendly streets.

Favorite Memory

The night-time cruise of the Danube River. Sitting out on the deck of the boat, watching all the incredible illuminated sites of Budapest, especially Margaret’s Bridge, is a memory that will last a lifetime.

Trip by the numbers

Distance travelled by plane       16 hours and 12,800 Km

Distance travelled by train         1,250 km

Distance travelled by boat         700 km

Distance travelled by bus           650 km          

Number of days                          20

Countries                                    5

Cities and towns                         13

Pictures taken                             Close to 800

 

Photo Albums 

  • Open the selected Album
  • Click on a picture to open for viewing
  • Sometimes the description will appear on the bottom left hand corner, but if it doesn't try moving the mouse
  • If that doesn't work click on Information icon on the top righthand of the picture
  • Because of software incompatibility, if the description is blank, the actual description will be found by scrolling down the panel until you see the description in a field called “other”


Sorry but that is just Google being Google!


Nuremberg Germany

 

Regensburg Germany

 

Salzburg Austria

 

Melk - Austria

 

Wachau Valley Austria

 

Dürnstein Austria

 

Bratislava Slovakia

 

Vienna Austria

 

Budapest Hungary

 

Prague Czech Republic


Elba River Valley 


Berlin Germany


Danube River  


Life Aboard the Scenic Ruby


That is all for this trip. 

Our next vacation has been planned for a trip to the Scandinavian countries on a Celebrity Cruise in May of 2026.

 

 

 

 

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