March 17, 2019
AMA Waterways River Cruise
We arrived in Bratislava which is the capital of Slovakia, a former part of Czechoslovakia. It was a chilly and sunny day to explore this little gem.
Kristin and Diane patting Cumil for luck!
The Castle up on the hill
Sunday mornings are quiet and peaceful!
The main square and theater
The American Embassy, the only one with a security wall around it!
St. Michael’s Gate is a beautiful landmark
Pretty manhole covers
Beer tasting in Bratislava
And platters of cured meats and cheeses
Definitely a fun experience!
Now for the Slovak National Dish…
Bryndzové halušky – potato dumplings with sheep cheese and roasted bacon
Sailing away from Bratislava and watching the Castle from the sundeck
Such a nice way to visit a city on a river cruise
This is the French Balcony
All the doors open in the cabin with the warm breeze in the cabin or deck
The top deck is so relaxing!
The heart is a memorial made of the barbed wire that used to be part of the Iron Curtain. This area of the Danube between Slovakia and Austria was called the Iron Gate because it was an area that was block and no one could go in or out of this “Iron Curtain” of Communism.
Part of the area where the Nazis were stationed, in that ugly building that they keep there as a remembrance of what happened.
The freedom gate is a memorial to those who were killed trying to escape
Calming and serene view from my balcony
Enjoying the sun setting on the Danube while enjoying the top de k of the AMA river cruise ship
St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Slovakia
Going through the locks was fun!
St. Patrick’s Day fun onboard in the lounge with cruise line owner Kristin Karst and Diane Horan, my AMA support-both amazing women.
Such an amazing experience to have dinner onboard with the owner of AMA Waterways Kristin Karst!
Tonight’s Menu
Confrerie de la Chaine de Rotisseurs dinner was memorable! It is a prestigious honor to be inducted into this culinary society, AMA Waterways is the only river cruise line to be part of this esteemed society.
Happy Birthday Wendy!!! 🍀
See more pics of the ship on my Facebook Album AMA Waterways Danube River Cruise: http://tinyurl.com/yygz24fp