On departing Vidar our coach tour to Nuremberg passed numerous Nazi Party landmarks, including the Documentation Centre, Rally Grounds and SS barracks. It was a chilling reminder of past gone by, and why 90% of the city had been flattened by allied bombing.

Nuremberg Castle was a solid chunk of building built onto rock, overlooking the town. Our Scottish guide provided an excellent commentary, explaining how towers had been added and defences changed with the advent of new weapons.

A beautiful Briar Rose was in flower when we started walking downhill into town.

The usual half timbered houses were present near the Castle, but as we walked into the town center it was evident just how much rebuilding had taken place

Our guide showed us where lunch was to be held, and where to meet for the coach at the beautiful fountain, which it was.

After our Bavarian style lunch…..beer, sausages and sauerkraut ! we boarded our coach to Viking Lif. Making us welcome on board all was familiar except the faces…..however The Maitre’d remembered ALL our names, 184 of them, by the end of dinner ! I think we are in good hands for the rest of the trip.

Our house sitters in Tasmania are doing a wonderful job back home, thanks Guys, I think Cooper and Rosie are enjoying their Windsor Walkies. We too are blessed to have met some great people and are greatly enjoying their company. We will start cruising again at 3am……so well done Viking, a seamless transfer.