• Nuremberg

    In recent times Nuremberg became infamous. It was the site of Nazi rallies, the start of the boycott of Jewish businesses and the Nuremberg laws…

  • Bamberg

    Our lecture this morning was on the Main Danube Canal. Without this canal and it’s system of locks, our trip would not be possible. By…

  • Wurtzburg & Rothenburg

    Today we had signed up for the optional tour to Rothenburg. Our one hour bus ride took us inland though the German countryside. It was…

  • Miltenberg

    Following breakfast we were treated to a very entertaining glassblowing demonstration by Karl from Wertheim. Following a craft that has been in the family for…

  • Marksburg Castle

    At about 8 am our ship arrived in Koblenz. A beautiful town, it made for a very enjoyable morning stroll before returning to the Skadi…

  • Cologne

      Our day started with breakfast then a German lesson.  I learned enough to know to answer “Nein” if asked do you speak German! We…