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Day 10 - Basel, Paris, Atlanta, Marietta
While some I knew had to put their luggage out at 4:00 AM and get ready to go to the airport at 4:30 AM, I had the luxury of putting my...
Coach RatBastard
Jun 9, 20234 min read
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Day 9 - Cuckoo Clocks and Cake
It was a late start to the day since my tour did not leave until 1:30 PM. After my morning coffee while overlooking the river, I walked...
Coach RatBastard
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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Day 8 - Flavors of Alsace
I continue to fight with getting pictures uploaded, would rather be topside than in my room working on it. The day started at 10AM with a...
Coach RatBastard
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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Day 7 - Planes, Trains Automobiles and Cathedrals
Day 7 started by dropping people off for an all day tour and then continuing to Speyer. I got a chance tos sleep in, which after a week I...
eastcobbmudcats
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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Day 7 - Quick note
Day 7 in Speyer was great, Museum and short city tour. Spent this morning (Day 8) trying to load pictures from my phone to my computer....
eastcobbmudcats
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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Day 6 - Fortress, Castles and Wine
I stayed in the sundeck to watch us leave Cologne last night, was amused by how long it took to go from dusk to dark. I am used to it...
Coach RatBastard
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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Day 5 - Church and Chocolates in Cologne
Tried to upload pictures while traveling to Cologne Tuesday afternoon, but Microsoft Windows and my phone were not cooperative. After a...
Coach RatBastard
May 31, 20232 min read
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Day 4 - Morning Tilting at Windmills
Finally a deep and good night sleep after a fabulous dinner. I did wake up in the middle of the night, looked out the window and saw the...
eastcobbmudcats
May 30, 20231 min read
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Day 3 - Final day in Amsterdam
My only complaint so far, except for the French guy with hygiene issues who I sat next to from Chicago to Amsterdam, would be the...
Coach RatBastard
May 29, 20232 min read
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Day 2 - Walking and a canal cruise
The morning started off with a tour around the city. We saw and learned the history of the buildings, why they built a 7000 space...
eastcobbmudcats
May 29, 20231 min read
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Day 1 in the books
Photos on the photo page! Took a 1/2 mile trek in the streets near the hotel and then Left the hotel for NEMO, it was a nice long walk...
Coach RatBastard
May 28, 20233 min read
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Made it to Amsterdam
No travel issues. Altanta TSA worked at the speed of molasses. Delta to Chicago was OK, Delta's Comfort plus is neither. Because I...
Coach RatBastard
May 27, 20231 min read
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24 hours to go - Time to Pack
I have been tracking the weather for a week. The yellow represents that day I am expected in that city. I have know idea how to pack...
Coach RatBastard
May 25, 20231 min read
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1 Week and 1 Day Until Departure
DAY 1 SATURDAY, MAY 27 Arrive Amsterdam 6:55 AM Have Noon tickets for NEMO DAY 2 SUNDAY, MAY 28 9:30 AM Amsterdam Walking Tour 2:30 PM...
Coach RatBastard
May 18, 20231 min read
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10 days out - The weather
It's a forecast, but helps with packing... AMSTERDAM Sat 27 70°/54° Partly Cloudy 12% NE 13 mph Sun 28 72°/56° Partly Cloudy 22% NE 12 mph...
Coach RatBastard
May 16, 20231 min read
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Countdown to Europe - 17 days
I leave on May 26 for Amsterdam. ATL->ORD ORD->AMS first half Delta, 2nd half KLM. Staying Saturday-Monday in Amsterdam and then I get on...
Coach RatBastard
May 9, 20231 min read
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