Bordeaux. Finally we are in Bordeaux. The bus ride was not terrible, but its still a bus ride! We made a couple of “convenience” stops so that folks could stretch their legs, get a coffee or snack, or whatever. But eventually we pulled into the dock at Bordeaux. River cruise docks are not ocean cruise … Continue reading Châteaux, Rivers & Wine – My First River Cruise Experience
So after our amazing dinner last night, way too much wine and a good nights sleep, I was up at 6am to go to the gym (not because I am that good about going to the gym, just trying to mitigate the damage I knew I would do on the cruise!). However, the gym at … Continue reading My First River Cruise Experience…Pre-Cruise Extension
After an amazing breakfast in Paris (why can’t I find kiwi yogurt here?), we boarded our tour bus for the roughly one our drive to our next stop. Along the way we passed many crazy cute/incredible houses…pardon me…châteaux that some old, rich lord had built for his mistress. That was kind of the thing back … Continue reading My First River Cruise Experience…Pre-Cruise Extension
Châteaux, Rivers & Wine. This is the theme of my first ever river cruise. This came about because my mother really wanted to do this cruise and I was lucky enough to be able to tag along. First the details: This was on Viking River cruises, starting in Bordeaux cruising to Cadillac, Libourne, Bourg & … Continue reading My First River Cruise Experience – Getting There and Paris
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