Have you always dreamed of taking a European river cruise? This Viking cruise travelogue will help you to plan your own trip and has lots of know before you go information to make sure a river cruise is right for you. When we left off, we had just left the charming riverside town of Rudesheim, Germany. Join me as we travel to more towns in Germany and France.
We woke up in Mannheim, Germany and boarded a luxury Viking bus for the drive to Heidelberg. The best thing about taking a Viking cruise is the freedom to do whatever you want. No problem! Stay on board and enjoy the scenery pass by while you read a book or enjoy lunch, a cocktail or a nap. I wonder if the frat boys do keg stands in there? After we explored the castle, down to the old town we went where we were free to explore on our own. This charming town square was the perfect place to relax while enjoying the view of the castle high above.
This is what discovering new places is all about. I love to get away from the crowds for awhile to wander the streets and pop into shops and of course stop for some tasty local treats. I loved that the Viking guided tours gave us time on our own to wander and do our own thing. Talk about a small world! On our first night, we sat down at an empty table for eight and three other random couples soon joined us.
After intros and some small talk, we found out that my husband and the man sitting next to him not only went to the same high school together, but they also graduated the same year! It was fun chatting with them during the rest of the cruise. After a couple of nights, we found our posse!
We usually met for pre-dinner cocktails then walked to dinner together. Our friends were from Los Angeles, Arizona and Connecticut and here we are gathered for after dinner drinks in the lounge and on this night, we teamed up for a fun music quiz and won!
