On the river

We had another jam-packed day Saturday, starting with a scenic train ride from St. Moritz to Chur. Then a final “lunch at your leisure” which turned out be delightful at the city art museum cafe. We had the sweetest young waitress who spoke perfect English. In these heavily touristed areas we’re visiting, people take one look and speak English with total ease. It does make a person feel slightly ashamed. 

After lunch, a walking tour of historic Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland, founded by the Romans. But of course, people inhabited the area thousands of years before they showed up. Among many other interesting things, I learned that Chur was the setting for “Heidi.” Who knew? Grandfather, Peter, the goats and all that. 

Then back on the bus yet again for a 3 hour ride to Basel, where the ship was waiting along the Rhine. We were dead tired by then, but the Viking service is so luxurious— in just a few minutes we were in our balcony stateroom. (Glad I splurged a bit on that.) 

Only having been on one ocean cruise, I wasn’t sure what to expect! But the Viking longship is more like a floating hotel than a boat. At dinner, everyone sits at communal tables so it was a bit intense and loud. People were excited! As for the river, everything seems to happen slowly and quietly. Last night we watched from the top deck as the full moon was rising. Magical. 

We took a tour of the Black Forest this morning. 

Wifi is a bit dicey so more later.