Cruising out of Vienna at midnight — lights fading in the distance, dancing on the water, air cold and clean, (yes, we have the balcony open so we can stretch out and see the city go by.) Vienna was lovely — graceful and gracious. And cold to the bone with a damp chill that hurts…

Been in Budapest two whole days and starting to adjust to the time difference. We board the riverboat today and spend a week winding our way to Nuremberg, and then to Prague. If it’s anything like the last couple of cruises it will be great. Plus — Christmas markets!! I can’t wait. So far my…