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![Germany and Czech Republic - Day 9 [Munich, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_3e0f179953af4910988cde7efdf07648~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_3e0f179953af4910988cde7efdf07648~mv2.webp)
![Germany and Czech Republic - Day 9 [Munich, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_3e0f179953af4910988cde7efdf07648~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_3e0f179953af4910988cde7efdf07648~mv2.webp)
Germany and Czech Republic - Day 9 [Munich, Germany]
I drove on the Autobahn from my hotel near the hotel to Wolfrathausen. In the evening I decided to park at a Park & Ride and take the...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 17, 20181 min read
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 8 [Prague, Czech Republic to Munich, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_1bf036301db14b31b6c8ea857f26331a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_1bf036301db14b31b6c8ea857f26331a~mv2.webp)
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 8 [Prague, Czech Republic to Munich, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_1bf036301db14b31b6c8ea857f26331a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_1bf036301db14b31b6c8ea857f26331a~mv2.webp)
Germany and Czech Republic Day 8 [Prague, Czech Republic to Munich, Germany]
My last day to explore Prague... I checked out of the hotel at around 0800 (sunrise) and left my luggage at the hotel. I walked to...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 16, 20183 min read
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 7 [Prague, Czech Republic]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_cbec06b4ec3e43488125168b2d044e79~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_cbec06b4ec3e43488125168b2d044e79~mv2.webp)
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 7 [Prague, Czech Republic]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_cbec06b4ec3e43488125168b2d044e79~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_cbec06b4ec3e43488125168b2d044e79~mv2.webp)
Germany and Czech Republic Day 7 [Prague, Czech Republic]
I woke up early this morning.... I was hoping for a sunrise... I should have known better. I hiked up the hill to get to a viewpoint on...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 15, 20182 min read
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 6 [Prague, Czech Republic]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_33d1b67eede6460e8e830bc56651227b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_33d1b67eede6460e8e830bc56651227b~mv2.webp)
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 6 [Prague, Czech Republic]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_33d1b67eede6460e8e830bc56651227b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_33d1b67eede6460e8e830bc56651227b~mv2.webp)
Germany and Czech Republic Day 6 [Prague, Czech Republic]
This morning I got a little later start than I wanted to... I started the morning by visiting the Prague Castle. I went to almost all of...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 15, 20181 min read
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 5 [Kralupy to Prague, Czech Republic]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_08454b5f47ad4af0ae4e11a74a6239ea~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_08454b5f47ad4af0ae4e11a74a6239ea~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 5 [Kralupy to Prague, Czech Republic]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_08454b5f47ad4af0ae4e11a74a6239ea~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_08454b5f47ad4af0ae4e11a74a6239ea~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
Germany and Czech Republic Day 5 [Kralupy to Prague, Czech Republic]
This afternoon I took the train from Kralupy to Prague. I attempted to find an ATM machine, but the ones near the train station wanted...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 13, 20181 min read
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 4 [Hameln, Germany to Kralupy, Czech Republic]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_d4a65f56bbb14930a6f4366af3957c0b~mv2_d_1440_1760_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_d4a65f56bbb14930a6f4366af3957c0b~mv2_d_1440_1760_s_2.webp)
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 4 [Hameln, Germany to Kralupy, Czech Republic]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_d4a65f56bbb14930a6f4366af3957c0b~mv2_d_1440_1760_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_d4a65f56bbb14930a6f4366af3957c0b~mv2_d_1440_1760_s_2.webp)
Germany and Czech Republic Day 4 [Hameln, Germany to Kralupy, Czech Republic]
I spent most of the day riding in a van on the autobahn. Luckily I have T-Mobile and was able to send emails and read some news along the...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 12, 20181 min read
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 3 [Hameln, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_3aa669219872436abf997cdc4bca35ed~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_3aa669219872436abf997cdc4bca35ed~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Germany and Czech Republic Day 3 [Hameln, Germany]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_3aa669219872436abf997cdc4bca35ed~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_3aa669219872436abf997cdc4bca35ed~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
Germany and Czech Republic Day 3 [Hameln, Germany]
Today didn't allow for much sight seeing. I did have a German lunch - chicken schnitzel. And I also had a German dinner with pork and...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 11, 20181 min read
![Germany and Czech Republic - Day 2 [Amsterdam to Hannover to Hameln]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_38cabb9dd619452e93dc1ffa4c88cd26~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_38cabb9dd619452e93dc1ffa4c88cd26~mv2.webp)
![Germany and Czech Republic - Day 2 [Amsterdam to Hannover to Hameln]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_38cabb9dd619452e93dc1ffa4c88cd26~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/f15e02_38cabb9dd619452e93dc1ffa4c88cd26~mv2.webp)
Germany and Czech Republic - Day 2 [Amsterdam to Hannover to Hameln]
I arrived early on my flight from Houston, so I didn't need to rush through the Schipol airport. My flight to Hannover was on a puddle...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 10, 20181 min read


Germany and Czech Republic- Day 1
I'm flying on KLM through Amsterdam to Hannover, Germany. After arriving in Hannover I will take a train for an hour until I reach...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 10, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 18 [Departure from Auckland, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_b21ddab689b24ae89cad2265729e327e~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_b21ddab689b24ae89cad2265729e327e~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 18 [Departure from Auckland, New Zealand]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_b21ddab689b24ae89cad2265729e327e~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_b21ddab689b24ae89cad2265729e327e~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 18 [Departure from Auckland, New Zealand]
I woke up this morning, had a wonderful breakfast in the morning at the hotel and wandered down Queen Street for a bit. I found a shop...

Aaron Boltman
Dec 2, 20181 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 2, 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 29, 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 28, 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 26, 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 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 22, 20181 min read
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 5 [Sydney]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_4e5127b27c95418ea1863e53072f22c5~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_4e5127b27c95418ea1863e53072f22c5~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
![Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 5 [Sydney]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15e02_4e5127b27c95418ea1863e53072f22c5~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_4e5127b27c95418ea1863e53072f22c5~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.webp)
Australia and New Zealand Cruise - Day 5 [Sydney]
The plan today was to take an $18 bus tour of the eastern suburbs including Bondi beach. Before the bus tour I visited Queen Victoria...

Aaron Boltman
Nov 19, 20181 min read
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