London on a Summer Evening. . . . . . .

Evening on the River Thames - Parliament and Big Ben

The perfect weather has followed us to London - we've had sunshine every day of this trip.

Tomorrow we cross the pond - sad to leave but always happy to get home.

Leaving beautiful Budapest. . . . . . . .

Twin Viking Cruises riverboats 'tethered' at the dock in Budapest, our ship 

is the Aegir. Last night we sailed, leaving after dinner (food has been fabulous so far) 

around 8:30 PM. The captain took the ship down river, turned and sailed under the 

bridges and past the beautiful palace, parliament, churches, all of Budapest's 

brilliantly illuminated buildings, along either side of the Danube. 

It was an evening to remember.

Hungarian Parliament - Budapest

This morning we awoke to sunny skies, and are now passing small villages 

along the Danube as we head to Bratislava, Slovakia. Men are fishing along 

the riverbanks - children waving, dogs barking - I think a lovely day is in store for 

183 excited passengers, including us. By the way, our number increased to 13 

with the addition of our younger friends from England, newlyweds, Emma and John. 

We are a merry group!