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Christmas Markets on the Rhine \ Photos

Off I go! Packing light is the way to do it!
Amsterdam
Stayed in the Hyatt Regency in Amsterdam. Great hotel!
On the plane!
Amsterdam at night. So pretty.
Amsterdam at night. So pretty!
Bar Bitterballen
Bar Bitterballen. It was so good.
Castle
The wind was blowing! We finally got a picture in though.
Amsterdam
I actually got to see someone using one of the old hoists to bring items to the top floor.
Cute right? I thought so.
Amsterdam
Never got a chance to try the cheese but it sure looked good.
The ancient medieval gate. AND WAFFLES
Food!
Made it to my cabin! The french balcony was perfect.
Food on the ship
Dessert!
Does Ama know how to do delicious food or what?
The view from my cabin on Tuesday morning near Cologne, Germany.
Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany
One of the beautiful Cologne Christmas Markets.
Christmas Market in Colonge, Germany
They have gnomes watching over the shoppers.
How cute is that?
Cologne!
Cathedral in Cologne!
The Cathedral in Cologne.
There are a lot of Carousels in the Christmas Markets throughout Germany and France.
Toys in the Christmas Market
Best preserved Roman Mosaic in Germany. It was found there and they built the museum around it. You can see it from the outside.
Inside of the cathedral.
Cute nativity in the cathedral. Very detailed when you look close and much larger than one might think.
I could have filled up a suitcase with these!
Wednesday morning was filled with Castle viewing on the Rhine. It was chilly but still so much fun!
Castle!
Castle!
More castles!
Landscapes of Germany
Enjoying the scenery
Castle!
Castles!
Castle!
Castle!
The lovely Rhine River
Castle!
More castles!
Landscape
Evert night you will receive a detailed program for the next day.
The glass from the wine tasting.
Wine tasting in Rudesheim.
Wine cellar!
Rudesheim
Christmas Markets in Rudesheim
Christmas Markets in Rudesheim
Christmas Market!
Christmas Market!
Nativity scene in Rudesheim
Toys in the Christmas Market
A tiny town with chickens and rabbits! Adorable.
Store
Cute little town!
Enjoying our Rudesheim Coffee!
Rudesheim Coffee. It's like the German version of Irish coffee but made with local brandy AND they set it on fire! Delicious
Heidelberg Castle
Enterance to the Heidelberg Castle
More ruins of the Heidelberg Castle
My friend and I at the Heidelberg Castle
Ruins of the Heidelberg Castle
The main inner court of the Castle
Ruins in the Heidelberg Castle
Ruins in the Heidelberg Castle
Big doors...that's all I can say
Beautiful view of Heidelberg
Beautiful view of Heidelberg
Beautiful view of Heidelberg
Cobblestone streets!
It's Santa!
Once again, cute and elaborate Christmas Markets. This stall even had a second floor!
Pretzel Stand!!
Christmas Market!
Cute little town
Just look how cute!
Yet another castle
Enjoying time in the Christmas Markets!
Program for our Strasbourg day.
Strasbourg!
Strasbourg!
Christmas Market
More gifts in the Christmas Market
More gifts in the Market!
Strasbourg!
Strasbourg
The wonderful Rhine!
Christmas Market!
Inside of the cathedral
Tarte Flambee. Yes. Eat it.
Interior of Le Palais Rohan
Inside the Cathedeal
It rained all day. Luckily Ama has umbrellas in your cabin!
Strasbourg!
Daphne in Strasbourg!
Riquewihr!
There were nearly 20 swans outside my window Saturday morning.
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, France
You can still see some of the old city wall.
Riquewihr, France
Riquewihr, France
We had an ice cream social on the ship
When I was in Switzerland there was very little English. I have no idea what this was but it sure was pretty!
Beautiful buildings of Basel.
The Basel Christmas Markets had fun things like this as well as wood working shops for kids.
Riquewihr!
Riquewihr!
Raclette. Fondue with pickled onions, potatoes and a pickle. Surprisingly delicious!

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