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Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary

Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary

A day trip to Cesky Krumlov in southern Czech Republic was missed by our ill friend Al and it was so disappointing for him and us that he couldn’t come.  The drive was beautiful through rolling, verdant countryside. Despite another day that kept us seeking shade, this jewel of a town takes your breath away on the approach from the castle. Bisected by the river Vltava, we crossed it at 3 different points. It had been nearly 10 years since…

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Budapest and Austria

Budapest and Austria

Our previous visit to Budapest was during Christmas Markets in December 2018 and a light snow fell on a couple occasions. Now, in July 2022, it was high summer and the heat wave we endured the second week of our cruise prevailed. Our two days with Brit David included a tour of the beautifully restored Hungarian State Opera House, complete with an 8-minute “Opera Buffa” or comic operetta (sample below). Night lighting on the Opera House was a splendid vision…

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