Mini-cruise in Wachau, Austria

 It seems that  my first days of December has been so busy.The busiest was  the first day of the 12th month of the year.  We've been  installing, moving and rearranging furniture at home. Finally I ma back here now.

It's time to remember again wonderful trips from the past. The mini-cruise  I had with a friend in Danube in Wachau region in Austria was an awesome one.  I can't avoid  to say beautiful  about the picturesque landscape in this part of Austria.  Our cruise started  in  Spitz and ended up in Krems. During the cruise, you cannot only see the beauty of nature around but also experience to see historical architectures like churches, castle ruins, monastery and  buildings of interest.

That was a short but a very awesome and relaxing cruise trip in  Danube River.

Wachau is one of the most famous tourist destination in Lower Austria.

River cruise in Danube in Wachau, Austria last August 2011.

Danube River by Regensburg, Germany

It seems that the sky is so cloudy in my image here. The river that you see in the photo below is called Danube, also known as Donau in German. It is considered to be the longest river that flows the European Union countries and the second longest in the whole of Europe next to Volga. Danube River also flows in many of Germany's cities and towns. Some of which include Regensburg, Passau, Kelheim, Donauwörth, Deggendorf , Neuburg an der Donau, Ehingen, Tuttlingen, Munderkingen, Straubing and some other more.

The image I took below is the Danube river that flows in Regensburg, a city in Bavaria, Germany. You can also see the towers of the famous landmark of Regensburg which is the Cathedral of St. Peter. The historical bridge on the right side of the image is considered to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Danube River that flows along Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

Cruising at Danube River by Kelheim, Germany

It was my first time to experience cruising in Danube River from Kelheim, a city in Bavaria, Germany to Kloster Weltemburg, a Benedictine monastery. Seeing the nature around is very terrific especially the Donaudurchbruch, or the Danube Break Through, also called by others as Cutthrough. I guess, I already posted some photos of this in this blog and in my other blogs. Feel free to browse and have a great day!

HB took this photo during our trip last Sept. 19, 2009.

Having Fun Cruising in Danube River in Bavaria

Another week is almost coming. We just watched over the television the Oktoberfest parade in Munich, Bavaria. It is very interesting seeing groups and participants with their own costumes and motifs that brings back German's history especially the Bavarian culture and tradition.

Back to our cruise yesterday in Danube River. We started the cruise in Kelheim, a municipality in Bavaria, Germany. Our cruise ended in Kloster Weltemburg, a baroque monastery located directly on Danube River. That was about an hour trip from Kelheim to Kloster Weltemburg but it was a fascinating cruise seeing the different sights especially the rocky hills along the river. You can also see the Befrieungshalle or the Liberation Hall, also called Hall of Freedom built by King Ludwig I, King of Bavaria while cruising.

We took our lunch in the Monastery and had the chance to visit again the famous Asamkirche or Asam Church with its magnificent frescos on its ceiling and the beautiful paintings inside the church. This is already our second visit to this place but it is our first time to had a cruise in Danube River. Over all it was a very nice experience.

I will try to give you more information in a couple of days about Kloster Weltemburg, Befrieungshalle or the Hall of Liberation and the famous Asamkirche or Asam Church. Have a great week ahead!


The boat where we boarded during our return trip from Kloster Weltemburg to Kelheim.


You can see on top of the hill the famous Befrieungshalle or Liberation Hall.

at the Donaudurchbruch or Danube break through...we had a beautiful experience here! we are ready to take off and go to Kloster Weltemburg.

Danube River in Salzburg

It's snow time in Salzburg. Background is the Danube River or Donau in German, is the longest river in the European Union and Europe's second longest river after the Volga. How can you imagine swimming in this freezing cold water..not a good idea!!