Mon 25 Aug- after breakfast buffet, we departed by bus to Cesky Krumlov, an old medieval town in southern Czech Republic unchanged for hundreds of years, with winding cobblestone roads, and imposing 13th Century Krumlovsky Zamek (the castle), with an enjoyable garden (http://hutchings.smugmug.com/photos/363980986_vTDya-M.jpg) and wonderful views over the town (http://hutchings.smugmug.com/photos/363980955_8cVUb-M.jpg). We had lunch at a local home for a traditional Czech meal: potato soup, broiled chicken with potatoes, and a cake dessert accompanied by coffee. Our hostess was too busy serving to really talk, but was very gracious and hospitable.
Then we continued on to our cruise ship at Linz (Austria) on the Danube. When we arrived and settled in the GCT's ship MS River Adagio. The ship holds about 150 people, divided into 4 groups for bus, and each with a tour director. Our director is Erika, a native of Budapest, who took good care of us. Our room is pretty small, but big enough for a week or so. There is a large window to view the river, and a table between the beds that fold up when not in use.
We were welcomed by the captain and crew with a champagne toast and introductions to the crew. That was followed by the nightly 'port talk' (the briefing of the next day's activities), and then the Captain's welcome aboard dinner: roasted duck salad with mango and raspberry vinaigrette, sauteed prawns with mashed and crisp potatoes, grilled veal loin with green beans and onion pie (Kiyomi) or tortellini stuffed with 'gorgonzola e nocci' on creamy spinach with tomato filled with assorted vegetables (Stan), creme brulee with fresh fruit, accompanied by complimentary house wine (white or red).
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