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![River Cruise - Day 16 [Day 12 of Cruise - Rhine Gorge and Koblenz, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_e202b68a47f34d0c8afc7dce18eb0392~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_e202b68a47f34d0c8afc7dce18eb0392~mv2.webp)
![River Cruise - Day 16 [Day 12 of Cruise - Rhine Gorge and Koblenz, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_e202b68a47f34d0c8afc7dce18eb0392~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_e202b68a47f34d0c8afc7dce18eb0392~mv2.webp)
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....

Aaron Boltman
Apr 22, 20191 min read
![River Cruise - Day 15 [Day 11 of Cruise - Wertheim and Miltenberg, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_4796a0d57d9745f58e49e1f6843dd620~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_4796a0d57d9745f58e49e1f6843dd620~mv2.webp)
![River Cruise - Day 15 [Day 11 of Cruise - Wertheim and Miltenberg, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_4796a0d57d9745f58e49e1f6843dd620~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_4796a0d57d9745f58e49e1f6843dd620~mv2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Apr 21, 20192 min read
![River Cruise - Day 12 [Day 8 of Cruise - Nuremberg, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_036e70911b2a46e1a5847b2368ee376f~mv2_d_3354_2234_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_036e70911b2a46e1a5847b2368ee376f~mv2_d_3354_2234_s_2.webp)
![River Cruise - Day 12 [Day 8 of Cruise - Nuremberg, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_036e70911b2a46e1a5847b2368ee376f~mv2_d_3354_2234_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_036e70911b2a46e1a5847b2368ee376f~mv2_d_3354_2234_s_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Apr 18, 20191 min read
![River Cruise - Day 11 [Day 7 of Cruise - Regensburg, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_7853ba296a6f4e59b9c34fcb9bb691bd~mv2_d_1968_3354_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_7853ba296a6f4e59b9c34fcb9bb691bd~mv2_d_1968_3354_s_2.webp)
![River Cruise - Day 11 [Day 7 of Cruise - Regensburg, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_7853ba296a6f4e59b9c34fcb9bb691bd~mv2_d_1968_3354_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_7853ba296a6f4e59b9c34fcb9bb691bd~mv2_d_1968_3354_s_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Apr 17, 20191 min read
![River Cruise - Day 9 [Day 5 of Cruise - Durnstein and Melk, Austria]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_1ae7015b2efc42fb9c1d87dc67d19c35~mv2_d_2018_2853_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_1ae7015b2efc42fb9c1d87dc67d19c35~mv2_d_2018_2853_s_2.webp)
![River Cruise - Day 9 [Day 5 of Cruise - Durnstein and Melk, Austria]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_1ae7015b2efc42fb9c1d87dc67d19c35~mv2_d_2018_2853_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_1ae7015b2efc42fb9c1d87dc67d19c35~mv2_d_2018_2853_s_2.webp)
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....

Aaron Boltman
Apr 15, 20191 min read
![River Cruise - Day 6 [Day 2 of Cruise - Budapest, Hungary]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_00a95fdfb3e0432e93ca35b89a2eed4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_00a95fdfb3e0432e93ca35b89a2eed4a~mv2.webp)
![River Cruise - Day 6 [Day 2 of Cruise - Budapest, Hungary]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_00a95fdfb3e0432e93ca35b89a2eed4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_00a95fdfb3e0432e93ca35b89a2eed4a~mv2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Apr 12, 20192 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 17 [Day 11 of Cruise - Auckland, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_86610fa4757749608f32cca28bac8779~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_86610fa4757749608f32cca28bac8779~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 17 [Day 11 of Cruise - Auckland, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_86610fa4757749608f32cca28bac8779~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_86610fa4757749608f32cca28bac8779~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 1, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 16 [Day 10 of Cruise - Tauranga, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_c93c654424af42999eeb24faeabed6a0~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_c93c654424af42999eeb24faeabed6a0~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 16 [Day 10 of Cruise - Tauranga, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_c93c654424af42999eeb24faeabed6a0~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_c93c654424af42999eeb24faeabed6a0~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Nov 30, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 15 [Day 9 of Cruise - Sea Day]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_96be45a4b70c4a36ba1527b5d7753a15~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_96be45a4b70c4a36ba1527b5d7753a15~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 15 [Day 9 of Cruise - Sea Day]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_96be45a4b70c4a36ba1527b5d7753a15~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_96be45a4b70c4a36ba1527b5d7753a15~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Nov 29, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 14 [Day 8 of Cruise - Napier, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_957a7c28b3ad460d90bb9ba44204eb35~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_957a7c28b3ad460d90bb9ba44204eb35~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 14 [Day 8 of Cruise - Napier, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_957a7c28b3ad460d90bb9ba44204eb35~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_957a7c28b3ad460d90bb9ba44204eb35~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Nov 28, 20182 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 13 [Day 7 of Cruise - Picton, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_23eac6cdfc4344ed9e36e78a702eaec6~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_23eac6cdfc4344ed9e36e78a702eaec6~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 13 [Day 7 of Cruise - Picton, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_23eac6cdfc4344ed9e36e78a702eaec6~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_23eac6cdfc4344ed9e36e78a702eaec6~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Nov 27, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 11 [Day 5 of Cruise - Dunedin, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_093d0b90f37645a0a0207a88e86dfb01~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_093d0b90f37645a0a0207a88e86dfb01~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 11 [Day 5 of Cruise - Dunedin, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_093d0b90f37645a0a0207a88e86dfb01~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_093d0b90f37645a0a0207a88e86dfb01~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Nov 25, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 10 [Day 4 of Cruise - Fiordland National Park]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_e73fce2d8f8e432fbf325b234d8d70c6~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_e73fce2d8f8e432fbf325b234d8d70c6~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 10 [Day 4 of Cruise - Fiordland National Park]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_e73fce2d8f8e432fbf325b234d8d70c6~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_e73fce2d8f8e432fbf325b234d8d70c6~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Nov 25, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 9 [Day 3 of Cruise - Sea Day]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_03b6af6f9638498eb2857611359eddce~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_03b6af6f9638498eb2857611359eddce~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 9 [Day 3 of Cruise - Sea Day]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_03b6af6f9638498eb2857611359eddce~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_03b6af6f9638498eb2857611359eddce~mv2_d_1671_2196_s_2.webp)
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.

Aaron Boltman
Nov 24, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 8 [Day 2 of Cruise - Sea Day]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_bcce9ba3d41a4ba4acfbc87379862a02~mv2_d_1411_1369_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_bcce9ba3d41a4ba4acfbc87379862a02~mv2_d_1411_1369_s_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 8 [Day 2 of Cruise - Sea Day]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_bcce9ba3d41a4ba4acfbc87379862a02~mv2_d_1411_1369_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_bcce9ba3d41a4ba4acfbc87379862a02~mv2_d_1411_1369_s_2.webp)
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.

Aaron Boltman
Nov 22, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 7 [Departure from Sydney - Day 1 of Cruise]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_86ef7927c174483bb26957b8bf534ac5~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_86ef7927c174483bb26957b8bf534ac5~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 7 [Departure from Sydney - Day 1 of Cruise]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_86ef7927c174483bb26957b8bf534ac5~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_86ef7927c174483bb26957b8bf534ac5~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
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...

Aaron Boltman
Nov 21, 20181 min read
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