On the top deck of the boat one night, in one of the largest locks, waiting for the water level to rise 24 metres.

ON SCENIC PEARL IN VIENNA

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June 30th 2014
Finally we are able to log in again and write a blog, but this will be the last one anyway from Europe, as we only have two more nights on our lovely river ship. The trip has been a dream, and we have seen so many wonderful and interesting places. Our only complaint is that we were not able to spend more time in some of the places. Maybe another time. A few days ago, we had an interesting horse an ... read more

Europe » Austria

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more