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During my recent weeklong cruise down the Danube with AmaWaterways, I took nearly 1,400 photos. That’s roughly 200 pictures per day! With all those great photos floating around, we thought we’d share a few more images of the beautiful AmaLyra and the ports she called on as we sailed from Nuremberg, Germany to Budapest, Hungary.
Strolling through the Thurn & Taxis Christkindlmarkt at Regensburg's Schloss Emmeram. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
With one storybook-town after the next, it was hard to put the camera down, even for a second. We hope you enjoy these shots as much as we enjoyed taking them; it’s only been a few days since we’ve returned from this remarkable trip, but we’re already dreaming of our return to the Christmas Markets of Europe, and the ships of AmaWaterways.
The beautiful AmaLyra docked by night just outside of Vienna, Austria. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
Christmas decorations adorn the sleepy village of Melk, Austria. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
Christmas decor is also alive and well onboard the AmaLyra. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
Passing another river cruise ship as we sail along the Blue Danube. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
The magnificent baroque St. Stephan's Cathedral that towers over Passau, Germany. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
Relaxing: sailing the Danube River aboard AmaWaterways AmaLyra. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
Many parts of historic Nuremberg were reconstructed after World War II. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
The Holocaust Memorial in Passau, Germany. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
More Christmas Traditions: indulging in some Bratwurst at the Thurn & Taxis Christmas Market in Regensburg. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
Christmas Markets are alive and well in Germany, Austria and Hungary. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
Torches provide a decidedly old-world feel to the Thurn & Taxis Christmas Market at Schloss Emmeram in Regensburg. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
Full Moon Sailing down the Danube river aboard the AmaLyra on a brisk December evening. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders
We’re taking a little break for the Holidays, but we will return with more cruise coverage, new ship tours and even some videos on Monday, December 26th!
Happy Holidays…From the Deck Chair!
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From one article to the next you never cease to amaze me with finding the perfect words to make me feel as if I was traveling right along side you! Keep up the fantastic work! I await your next trip.