Ending our trip

All of us finally arrived back home in the USA-- most not without some trauma or another.  Weather on the East cost caused a number of delays for some of us.  Joyce actually thought she might have to spend the night in JFK airport, but was diverted on standby to Reagan and taxied to Dulles hotel where her car was located.

Bob probably had the most traumatic experience from Budapest to Indianapolis via Amsterdam and Minneapolis.  He came home early as his Mother was admitted to the hospital and eventually in ICU.  She never fully regained consciousness after he arrived June 5, and she passed away on June 11.  She was 90 years old and had struggled with failing health issues for several years.  We feel fortunate that Bob was able to be with her in those final hours.

Our trip was fabulous with great friends and family meandering the rivers of Eastern and Central Europe.  We probably wouldn't take the same cruise over again, but we are already thinking about another cruise, possibly through France as well as a road trip on our own through Germany. There are numerous companies offering the very same river cruises, but we are sold on Avalon.  If you want the particulars why we like this line over the others, contact us and we can expand our thoughts for you.  

Thanks for following along with us on the blog.  Modern technology has made blogging much easier than when we started travel blogging in 2008.  

                   

     

                                         River Cruising 2015