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While we waited to board the river cruise boat, we took a stroll along the park outside of the hotel and was treated to a display of local artists sculptures. (Note: I tried to capture the info posts on all, but only caught some.)
Here are a few more that I missed the placards for:
 Very talented, don't you think?
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The day before we were due to board the bus and head to the airport, I started having trouble breathing. I feared my last Covid test might return positive. Luckily, it did not. But, unluckily, what I thought might be an upper respiratory infection, turned out to be much worse. My breathing worsened, and after a long, difficult flight home, I ended up at urgent care. The result? I got pneumonia and enjoyed (not!) an ambulance ride to the hospital, where I stayed for two days before I could beg the doctor to let me go home. Not the best way to end a trip.  But I certainly enjoyed every minute of my time abroad and on this river cruise. I hope you enjoyed traveling with me (even if only in your mind).
What did you think? Our last day aboard ship we packed our belongings and headed into Basel on our way to Lucerne. There we stayed at the hotel for two days before heading to the airport. Here is the view from our hotel room. (Swiss Alps in background)  I got an earache and went to the local pharmacy to see if they might have something I could take. I loathed the idea of getting on a plane with ear pain as I’m sure you can imagine how awful that would be. As a result, the above photos are courtesy of my sister and the sights she saw while I lay in bed in the hotel.
I would have loved to go along. Aren't these awesome pictures?
 Another amazing day which started with a trip to the Black Forest. Of course, everything tastes better when not at home, including the infamous Black Forest cake. What a grand time to watch one being made by the local chef. Yummy! |
 | Strasbourg Cathedral hosts an Astronomical Clock in amazing condition and it was built between 1838 and 1842. Gorgeous! |  |
 | I couldn't resist taking a photo of this beauty! |
After we boarded and the sun was dropping, the lights came on behind this beautiful water sculpture. It shimmers, don't you think?
So much to see, so little time! Thoroughly enjoyed this place and spent way too much money on souvenirs. Yeah, I know. But if it helps the economy, I’m game.
Running to the River – Speyer, Germany
 | Speyer's Imperial Cathedral is one of the world's largest Romanesque cathedrals, and this image does not do it justice in any way. |  |
A photo from inside might help you imagine how beautiful this place is from any view.
This is a ancient flooring discovered during a renovation project only a short distance from the cathedral. Cool, right?
So much beauty to see. I couldn't wait for the next port. I bet you'd feel the same way, right?
 | Our main stop today was the Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein. This is our guide, and he rocked it as a spy drafting us into helping him get information and relating the events that happened here, |
| I wish I could share the video I took where the sounds of marching met us as we walked through this place. Actual stone wall damage from the shooting is still visible. |  |
 | We got to see so much of the landscape, it took my breath away. We rode down from the hill and the view was fantastic. |
One thing that kept coming back to me is the idea that I’ve read about these places and seen pictures. But to experience them is so much better.
I’m not sure the pictures really did this justice. However, I couldn’t resist physically touching this beautiful building. The phrase “If walls could talk” came to mind. I bet this building would have fantastic stories to share.
I’m not sure the pictures really did this justice. However, I couldn’t resist physically touching this beautiful building. The phrase “If walls could talk” came to mind. I bet this building would have fantastic stories to share.
 | And speaking of stories…this is the Hohenzollern Bridge. It’s hard to see, but the walkway wall is filled with padlocks. Tons of padlocks that lovers have placed there to represent their love. It’s listed as one of the “Love Lock Bridges.” What if you didn’t bring a lock with you? No worries. On the walkway along the river, sat many vendors selling them! |
Now that is a story to write about. Don't you agree? I might have to include something similar in one of my books. Have you read a book where this is included?
 | I took this photo from my seat on the barge. It's a small vintage barge and sat very low in the water. But, it was wonderful! |
It was a bit of a walk to get to the barge, but the scenery made it worth it. The barge captain obviously knew what he was doing as we went nice and slow.
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While trying to look everywhere at once, my author’s mind kept wondering what it was like to live there. Luckily, we got to peek inside one windmill “home.” Simply amazing.
 | On the second day, we went on a lovely walking tour that took us right past the store we had searched for the day before. Yes, it was much closer to the hotel! On the way, I spotted this little shop with its treasures. But no time to shop now. We had a ways to go. |
That afternoon, we headed on over to the Anne Frank House. There wasn’t any way I’d go to Amsterdam and not stop here. The images of her life were bittersweet and scary.
I remember reading her diary when I was younger. There in this museum, they had a copy under glass. Very humbling. Have you ever read it? If so, did it make an impact on your life?
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