I finally have internet access via my computer! We've been on the river cruise for several days with no access. And we have a computer in our room which doesn't connect either. We haven't yet been able to access Telus to get our mail but the blog site finally got through.
So here goes: On the 15th we retraced our steps and returned to Taesch by train then on the bus back down the Rhone Valley. This time we could see it as it was sunny. We travelled to the city of Berne where we had a rather bad city tour. The next day was interesting as we visited a Gruyere factory and then a chocolate factory. The latter had nice samples and then inexpensive chocolates to buy. The name is Cailler which is now owned by Nestle. On the 17th we travelled to Basel where we left the bus and our wonderful Checkoslovakian guide "Charlie". He was superb.
We have been on the cruise boat for two days. It is very luxurious (small rooms but we aren't in there much). The meals are fabulous with many choices for hordoerves, soup, main course and dessert. We have the usual smorg for breakfast and, as usual, I can't face fish, salami, cheese at that time of day! Fortunately they love their yogurt, fruit and muesli. Also the breads are fabulous so I always have some of that with Nutella. (And, no, Eleanor, I won't need the cabbage soup diet as we have walked a lot and there is a gym on the boat.) Lunch could be a full meal but we stay upstairs and have soup, bread, cheese and fruit.
Yesterday we had a choice of two tours -- I hate choosing! Anyway, we went to the Black Forest which is just a forest and went to a lake which is just a lake. But we did get a tour of a cuckoo clock factory which was very interesting. Many are totally gorgeous with a similar price!!!
Today we had a tour of the city of Strasbourg France. What a beautiful city. We had a bus tour, walking tour and then a canal tour. The latter was especially intesting but I couldn't take any pictures as the boat was covered with plexiglass. The reflection just spoils pictures. I had the opportunity to go by bicycle but would have missed the canal tour. Again choices. I made the right one.
The river boat is very long and narrow. We were upgraded to the second floor so have a window the size of our room. There are 3 floors.Right now I am in a small sitting room "aft" 3rd floor where I can plug the computer into the electrical system to keep my battery powered and at the same time watch the scenery go by. There is a large sitting room on the 2nd floor then a dining room on the 1st. There is also a deck on top but with the varied weather, not the best place to sit these days.We have had showers alternating with sunshine.
The country we are going through is flat so don't see much. We have been through a number of locks so far. Some give us a huge drop down. There are lots and lots of swans around and some of them have little ones. I just looked out the window and am starting to see some hills.
If some pictures proceed this blog you will know that my internet connection remains good.
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