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Aaron Boltman
Apr 22, 20191 min read
River Cruise - Day 16 [Day 12 of Cruise - Rhine Gorge and Koblenz, Germany]
We were delayed a couple of hours this morning because of a malfunctioning lock. They did a good job getting our schedule re-arranged....
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Aaron Boltman
Apr 21, 20192 min read
River Cruise - Day 15 [Day 11 of Cruise - Wertheim and Miltenberg, Germany]
This morning after breakfast I was setting up my GoPro on the back of the ship and the door was quite difficult to open on the deck. Only...
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Aaron Boltman
Apr 18, 20191 min read
River Cruise - Day 12 [Day 8 of Cruise - Nuremberg, Germany]
Today was another afternoon arrival. We sailed through a few locks and even were inside a viaduct (bridge for water) over a road. The...
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Aaron Boltman
Apr 17, 20191 min read
River Cruise - Day 11 [Day 7 of Cruise - Regensburg, Germany]
This morning we had a (scheduled) late arrival in Regensburg, Germany. Before arriving we passed by Valhalla. Our guided tour started at...
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Aaron Boltman
Apr 15, 20191 min read
River Cruise - Day 9 [Day 5 of Cruise - Durnstein and Melk, Austria]
This morning we arrived in Durnstein, Austria. They brought us through the old town and gave us an optional hike up to the castle ruins....
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Aaron Boltman
Apr 12, 20192 min read
River Cruise - Day 6 [Day 2 of Cruise - Budapest, Hungary]
This morning I woke up and had breakfast, it was nice to have an American breakfast for a change. Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast. It was all...
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Aaron Boltman
Dec 2, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 17 [Day 11 of Cruise - Auckland, New Zealand]
Unfortunately it's time to disembark. The cruise was great with the exception of one tour. I dragged my bags for 20 minutes to the...
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 30, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 16 [Day 10 of Cruise - Tauranga, New Zealand]
It appeared that it would be another chilly and rainy day. I had reservations to tour the Hobbiton Movie Set at 12:30, so it was a bit of...
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 29, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 15 [Day 9 of Cruise - Sea Day]
I spent part of today resting, and part of it going through a few photos from Sydney. Tonight was the fancy formal dinner complete with...
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 29, 20182 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 14 [Day 8 of Cruise - Napier, New Zealand]
I woke up this morning to a cold, windy and rainy morning. I was nearly covered in Gore-Tex from head to toe when I left the ship in the...
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 28, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 13 [Day 7 of Cruise - Picton, New Zealand]
Today's weather is cold and rainy. I went on an excursion by boat through Queen Charlotte Sound. The sound here is very inspiring, lots...
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 26, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 11 [Day 5 of Cruise - Dunedin, New Zealand]
Today is my first day on land since boarding the ship. I chose the Taeri Gorge Train and Dunedin Highlights tour. The weather didn't...
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 25, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 10 [Day 4 of Cruise - Fiordland National Park]
I've technically arrived in New Zealand today, although I didn't get off the ship. I set up my GoPro to create time lapse videos. The...
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 24, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 9 [Day 3 of Cruise - Sea Day]
Finally able to catch back up. Sea is cold and choppy. The ship will be sailing through the Fjords tomorrow. I'll have the GoPro set up.
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 22, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 8 [Day 2 of Cruise - Sea Day]
Just a relaxing day at sea with a Turkey dinner for Thanksgiving.
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Aaron Boltman
Nov 22, 20181 min read
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 7 [Departure from Sydney - Day 1 of Cruise]
This morning I visited the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour. It's a nice garden in the midst of the city. I took a walk...
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