Today we visited Vienna. We had a coach tour followed by a walking tour. The architecture is amazing. Everywhere you look there are stunning buildings.

St Stephen’s Cathedral

The Plague Column erected in 1679 after the Great Plague epidemic.

After returning to the ship for lunch Andy borrowed an electric bike and went for a 15 mile bike ride along the river while I relaxed.

Our German chef treated us to a demonstration of strudel making which was delicious!

After dinner tonight we will be joined by musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for a private recital.

Today we visited Melk and its 11th century Benedictine Abbey.

During a BBQ lunch on the top deck we cruised along the Wachau Valley.

We docked at Durnstein before setting off to Vienna in the evening.

Andy chose to climb up to the ruined castle in 30° heat!

We travelled by air conditioned coach into the Austrian Lakes as our ship travelled further along the Danube to Linz.

We visited the church that had been used in The Sound of Music, in Mondsee. Then travelled to Hallstadt. The scenery was amazing. It was 32° when we ventured out of our comfortable coach. We needed another beer!