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Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. We spent it together having lunch in Bay Shore in a restaurant on the edge of the harbor then we came back to Northport. This is where we took the plunge at the end of the dock in Northport Harbor. We`re both so glad we were brave enough to make this deep commitment to each other. Lots of hard work and lots of well earned joy. Worth every second.
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Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. We spent it together having lunch in Bay Shore in a restaurant on the edge of the harbor then we came back to Northport. This is where we took the plunge at the end of the dock in Northport Harbor. We`re both so glad we were brave enough to make this deep commitment to each other. Lots of hard work and lots of well earned joy. Worth every second.
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We sailed into Budapest at night and saw all the monuments fully lit up. It is a sight that just takes your breath away with it`s stunning beauty. One side of the Danube is Buda and the other side of the Danube is Pest. It`s is two cities in one. We had walking tours of the city, saw memorials, government buildings, palaces gardens and also local markets. We wistfully said goodbye to our tour partners, new friends. and the staff that made the experience so magical. Onward to our next adventure!
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We sailed into Budapest at night and saw all the monuments fully lit up. It is a sight that just takes your breath away with it`s stunning beauty. One side of the Danube is Buda and the other side of the Danube is Pest. It`s is two cities in one. We had walking tours of the city, saw memorials, government buildings, palaces gardens and also local markets. We wistfully said goodbye to our tour partners, new friends. and the staff that made the experience so magical. Onward to our next adventure!
We spent about 2 days riding along the Danube in Slovakia. The weather continued to favor us, the temperatures were fine and the rain didn`t arrive. At the end of a day of riding there are often events for us to join in if we choose. In one town we climbed to a castle and watched some Medieval jousting, ax throwing, bows & arrows, and mock fights. We`d never seen anything like that before so we found it enjoyable even though we were tired.
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We spent about 2 days riding along the Danube in Slovakia. The weather continued to favor us, the temperatures were fine and the rain didn`t arrive. At the end of a day of riding there are often events for us to join in if we choose. In one town we climbed to a castle and watched some Medieval jousting, ax throwing, bows & arrows, and mock fights. We`d never seen anything like that before so we found it enjoyable even though we were tired.
We rode our bikes through the Vienna Woods. Once we made it up the steep hills, we had smooth going and enjoyed the peacefulness. Afterwards we toured the Schonbrunn Palace and magnificent gardens which are designed in the French style. When I was studying for my degree in Horticulture, I wrote a paper on these gardens. It`s quite something to see it IRL. There are so many sights to see that you get visually overwhelmed quickly. The best part for me is the bike riding, particularly in the woods.
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We rode our bikes through the Vienna Woods. Once we made it up the steep hills, we had smooth going and enjoyed the peacefulness. Afterwards we toured the Schonbrunn Palace and magnificent gardens which are designed in the French style. When I was studying for my degree in Horticulture, I wrote a paper on these gardens. It`s quite something to see it IRL. There are so many sights to see that you get visually overwhelmed quickly. The best part for me is the bike riding, particularly in the woods.
After disembarking we headed for our first stop in Durnstein,Austria and then headed for the Abbey at Melk.It`s a working monastery and middle school plus a host to tourists. The gardens are exquisite as are the artwork throughout the Abbey. We ended up in Krems where we had a wine tasting & tour of the caverns where the wine is stored & aged. Each day brings more exhausting and fascinating experiences.
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After disembarking we headed for our first stop in Durnstein,Austria and then headed for the Abbey at Melk.It`s a working monastery and middle school plus a host to tourists. The gardens are exquisite as are the artwork throughout the Abbey. We ended up in Krems where we had a wine tasting & tour of the caverns where the wine is stored & aged. Each day brings more exhausting and fascinating experiences.
We all wear name badges through the entire cruise so it`s not hard to remember each other`s names. Dave and I still seem to remember each other from day to day thank goodness. In Austria we rode 35 miles in beautiful weather with great views. At one point we had to take a small ferry to the other side of the Danube but it was just another bit of adventure. Everyone is in such cheery and optimistic moods. It`s such a positive environment and experience. On this day we finished our ride in Linz, Austria.
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We all wear name badges through the entire cruise so it`s not hard to remember each other`s names. Dave and I still seem to remember each other from day to day thank goodness. In Austria we rode 35 miles in beautiful weather with great views. At one point we had to take a small ferry to the other side of the Danube but it was just another bit of adventure. Everyone is in such cheery and optimistic moods. It`s such a positive environment and experience. On this day we finished our ride in Linz, Austria.
Early in the day, we were driven by tour bus from Prague to Plzen where we were treated to a tour of the large Pilsner Urguell plant. This is where most of the pilsner beer in Europe is made. The tour began outdoors and then took us through the entire process, down through caverns until the casks had finished beer which was offered as a sample. After the beer tour we headed for the beginning of the boat cruise. The Amadeus Riva is a river boat that will take us down the Danube from Plzen to Budapest. The first task for many was to reassemble their bikes if they`d had them shipped from home. I had a rental so I was able to relax and enjoy the views.
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Early in the day, we were driven by tour bus from Prague to Plzen where we were treated to a tour of the large Pilsner Urguell plant. This is where most of the pilsner beer in Europe is made. The tour began outdoors and then took us through the entire process, down through caverns until the casks had finished beer which was offered as a sample. After the beer tour we headed for the beginning of the boat cruise. The Amadeus Riva is a river boat that will take us down the Danube from Plzen to Budapest. The first task for many was to reassemble their bikes if they`d had them shipped from home. I had a rental so I was able to relax and enjoy the views.
Our first day visiting Prague in the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, was filled with museums, artwork, tourist sites, memorials and fun. There is so much history of this part of the world that I barely know or remember so it was a lot to take in. We found most places translated their writings into English so it was not too difficult for us to get around the city. We walked about 6 miles a day. Once we took an Uber to a museum since we didn`t know where it was but we walked back to hotel. I don`t know how we would have done this much sightseeing without Google Maps. I have detailed captions on each image on my Facebook profile page.
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Our first day visiting Prague in the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, was filled with museums, artwork, tourist sites, memorials and fun. There is so much history of this part of the world that I barely know or remember so it was a lot to take in. We found most places translated their writings into English so it was not too difficult for us to get around the city. We walked about 6 miles a day. Once we took an Uber to a museum since we didn`t know where it was but we walked back to hotel. I don`t know how we would have done this much sightseeing without Google Maps. I have detailed captions on each image on my Facebook profile page.
Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. We spent it together having lunch in Bay Shore in a restaurant on the edge of the harbor then we came back to Northport. This is where we took the plunge at the end of the dock in Northport Harbor. We`re both so glad we were brave enough to make this deep commitment to each other. Lots of hard work and lots of well earned joy. Worth every second.
#maryahernartist
![Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. We spent it together having lunch in Bay Shore in a restaurant on the edge of the harbor then we came back to Northport. This is where we took the plunge at the end of the dock in Northport Harbor. We're both so glad we were brave enough to make this deep commitment to each other. Lots of hard work and lots of well earned joy. Worth every second.
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Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. We spent it together having lunch in Bay Shore in a restaurant on the edge of the harbor then we came back to Northport. This is where we took the plunge at the end of the dock in Northport Harbor. We`re both so glad we were brave enough to make this deep commitment to each other. Lots of hard work and lots of well earned joy. Worth every second.
#maryahernartist
We sailed into Budapest at night and saw all the monuments fully lit up. It is a sight that just takes your breath away with it`s stunning beauty. One side of the Danube is Buda and the other side of the Danube is Pest. It`s is two cities in one. We had walking tours of the city, saw memorials, government buildings, palaces gardens and also local markets. We wistfully said goodbye to our tour partners, new friends. and the staff that made the experience so magical. Onward to our next adventure!
![We sailed into Budapest at night and saw all the monuments fully lit up. It is a sight that just takes your breath away with it's stunning beauty. One side of the Danube is Buda and the other side of the Danube is Pest. It's is two cities in one. We had walking tours of the city, saw memorials, government buildings, palaces gardens and also local markets. We wistfully said goodbye to our tour partners, new friends. and the staff that made the experience so magical. Onward to our next adventure!](https://i0.wp.com/maryahernartist.com/website/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?w=3200&ssl=1)
We sailed into Budapest at night and saw all the monuments fully lit up. It is a sight that just takes your breath away with it`s stunning beauty. One side of the Danube is Buda and the other side of the Danube is Pest. It`s is two cities in one. We had walking tours of the city, saw memorials, government buildings, palaces gardens and also local markets. We wistfully said goodbye to our tour partners, new friends. and the staff that made the experience so magical. Onward to our next adventure!
We spent about 2 days riding along the Danube in Slovakia. The weather continued to favor us, the temperatures were fine and the rain didn`t arrive. At the end of a day of riding there are often events for us to join in if we choose. In one town we climbed to a castle and watched some Medieval jousting, ax throwing, bows & arrows, and mock fights. We`d never seen anything like that before so we found it enjoyable even though we were tired.
![We spent about 2 days riding along the Danube in Slovakia. The weather continued to favor us, the temperatures were fine and the rain didn't arrive. At the end of a day of riding there are often events for us to join in if we choose. In one town we climbed to a castle and watched some Medieval jousting, ax throwing, bows & arrows, and mock fights. We'd never seen anything like that before so we found it enjoyable even though we were tired.](https://i0.wp.com/maryahernartist.com/website/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?w=3200&ssl=1)
We spent about 2 days riding along the Danube in Slovakia. The weather continued to favor us, the temperatures were fine and the rain didn`t arrive. At the end of a day of riding there are often events for us to join in if we choose. In one town we climbed to a castle and watched some Medieval jousting, ax throwing, bows & arrows, and mock fights. We`d never seen anything like that before so we found it enjoyable even though we were tired.
We rode our bikes through the Vienna Woods. Once we made it up the steep hills, we had smooth going and enjoyed the peacefulness. Afterwards we toured the Schonbrunn Palace and magnificent gardens which are designed in the French style. When I was studying for my degree in Horticulture, I wrote a paper on these gardens. It`s quite something to see it IRL. There are so many sights to see that you get visually overwhelmed quickly. The best part for me is the bike riding, particularly in the woods.
![We rode our bikes through the Vienna Woods. Once we made it up the steep hills, we had smooth going and enjoyed the peacefulness. Afterwards we toured the Schonbrunn Palace and magnificent gardens which are designed in the French style. When I was studying for my degree in Horticulture, I wrote a paper on these gardens. It's quite something to see it IRL. There are so many sights to see that you get visually overwhelmed quickly. The best part for me is the bike riding, particularly in the woods.](https://i0.wp.com/maryahernartist.com/website/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?w=3200&ssl=1)
We rode our bikes through the Vienna Woods. Once we made it up the steep hills, we had smooth going and enjoyed the peacefulness. Afterwards we toured the Schonbrunn Palace and magnificent gardens which are designed in the French style. When I was studying for my degree in Horticulture, I wrote a paper on these gardens. It`s quite something to see it IRL. There are so many sights to see that you get visually overwhelmed quickly. The best part for me is the bike riding, particularly in the woods.
After disembarking we headed for our first stop in Durnstein,Austria and then headed for the Abbey at Melk.It`s a working monastery and middle school plus a host to tourists. The gardens are exquisite as are the artwork throughout the Abbey. We ended up in Krems where we had a wine tasting & tour of the caverns where the wine is stored & aged. Each day brings more exhausting and fascinating experiences.
![After disembarking we headed for our first stop in Durnstein,Austria and then headed for the Abbey at Melk.It's a working monastery and middle school plus a host to tourists. The gardens are exquisite as are the artwork throughout the Abbey. We ended up in Krems where we had a wine tasting & tour of the caverns where the wine is stored & aged. Each day brings more exhausting and fascinating experiences.](https://i0.wp.com/maryahernartist.com/website/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?w=3200&ssl=1)
After disembarking we headed for our first stop in Durnstein,Austria and then headed for the Abbey at Melk.It`s a working monastery and middle school plus a host to tourists. The gardens are exquisite as are the artwork throughout the Abbey. We ended up in Krems where we had a wine tasting & tour of the caverns where the wine is stored & aged. Each day brings more exhausting and fascinating experiences.
We all wear name badges through the entire cruise so it`s not hard to remember each other`s names. Dave and I still seem to remember each other from day to day thank goodness. In Austria we rode 35 miles in beautiful weather with great views. At one point we had to take a small ferry to the other side of the Danube but it was just another bit of adventure. Everyone is in such cheery and optimistic moods. It`s such a positive environment and experience. On this day we finished our ride in Linz, Austria.
![We all wear name badges through the entire cruise so it's not hard to remember each other's names. Dave and I still seem to remember each other from day to day thank goodness. In Austria we rode 35 miles in beautiful weather with great views. At one point we had to take a small ferry to the other side of the Danube but it was just another bit of adventure. Everyone is in such cheery and optimistic moods. It's such a positive environment and experience. On this day we finished our ride in Linz, Austria.](https://i0.wp.com/maryahernartist.com/website/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?w=3200&ssl=1)
We all wear name badges through the entire cruise so it`s not hard to remember each other`s names. Dave and I still seem to remember each other from day to day thank goodness. In Austria we rode 35 miles in beautiful weather with great views. At one point we had to take a small ferry to the other side of the Danube but it was just another bit of adventure. Everyone is in such cheery and optimistic moods. It`s such a positive environment and experience. On this day we finished our ride in Linz, Austria.
Early in the day, we were driven by tour bus from Prague to Plzen where we were treated to a tour of the large Pilsner Urguell plant. This is where most of the pilsner beer in Europe is made. The tour began outdoors and then took us through the entire process, down through caverns until the casks had finished beer which was offered as a sample. After the beer tour we headed for the beginning of the boat cruise. The Amadeus Riva is a river boat that will take us down the Danube from Plzen to Budapest. The first task for many was to reassemble their bikes if they`d had them shipped from home. I had a rental so I was able to relax and enjoy the views.
![Early in the day, we were driven by tour bus from Prague to Plzen where we were treated to a tour of the large Pilsner Urguell plant. This is where most of the pilsner beer in Europe is made. The tour began outdoors and then took us through the entire process, down through caverns until the casks had finished beer which was offered as a sample. After the beer tour we headed for the beginning of the boat cruise. The Amadeus Riva is a river boat that will take us down the Danube from Plzen to Budapest. The first task for many was to reassemble their bikes if they'd had them shipped from home. I had a rental so I was able to relax and enjoy the views.](https://i0.wp.com/maryahernartist.com/website/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?w=3200&ssl=1)
Early in the day, we were driven by tour bus from Prague to Plzen where we were treated to a tour of the large Pilsner Urguell plant. This is where most of the pilsner beer in Europe is made. The tour began outdoors and then took us through the entire process, down through caverns until the casks had finished beer which was offered as a sample. After the beer tour we headed for the beginning of the boat cruise. The Amadeus Riva is a river boat that will take us down the Danube from Plzen to Budapest. The first task for many was to reassemble their bikes if they`d had them shipped from home. I had a rental so I was able to relax and enjoy the views.
Our first day visiting Prague in the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, was filled with museums, artwork, tourist sites, memorials and fun. There is so much history of this part of the world that I barely know or remember so it was a lot to take in. We found most places translated their writings into English so it was not too difficult for us to get around the city. We walked about 6 miles a day. Once we took an Uber to a museum since we didn`t know where it was but we walked back to hotel. I don`t know how we would have done this much sightseeing without Google Maps. I have detailed captions on each image on my Facebook profile page.
![Our first day visiting Prague in the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, was filled with museums, artwork, tourist sites, memorials and fun. There is so much history of this part of the world that I barely know or remember so it was a lot to take in. We found most places translated their writings into English so it was not too difficult for us to get around the city. We walked about 6 miles a day. Once we took an Uber to a museum since we didn't know where it was but we walked back to hotel. I don't know how we would have done this much sightseeing without Google Maps. I have detailed captions on each image on my Facebook profile page.](https://i0.wp.com/maryahernartist.com/website/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?w=3200&ssl=1)
Our first day visiting Prague in the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, was filled with museums, artwork, tourist sites, memorials and fun. There is so much history of this part of the world that I barely know or remember so it was a lot to take in. We found most places translated their writings into English so it was not too difficult for us to get around the city. We walked about 6 miles a day. Once we took an Uber to a museum since we didn`t know where it was but we walked back to hotel. I don`t know how we would have done this much sightseeing without Google Maps. I have detailed captions on each image on my Facebook profile page.