Oct 27, 2011

Well we are home again and still cannot quite believe what a great series of awesome adventures and experiences we have had. How fortunate are we!

With strong tail winds we arrived back in Melbourne nearly an hour earlier than we anticipated and headed to our Canterbury B&B (Sharen and Kens apartment) for a big sleep before we hopped on the train and back home to Traralgon where we caught up with children and grandchildren which was great.

We woke to a day of glorious Australian sunshine which was great to see after so many recent grey and wet days at the end of our trip, not that we let the weather stop what we want to do…and talking of that, now….…the planning begins for next year’s trip exploring the balance of the UK and Ireland…and perhaps a bit more of Scotland.

Needless to say we will be out on our bikes tomorrow to see Norm Snr. To quote Rosey after we had been home for a bit she said ‘it’s a wonder you haven’t been down to give your bikes a hug and tell them you missed them’….pretty perceptive girl that one! Ha ha.

See you all next time!



The four travellers enjoying the Australian sunshine after a good nights sleep and breakfast....but we missed the great service from the MS Amaverde staff!

Bits and Bobs:

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Our holiday accommodation:

MS Amaverde – APT River Tour Amsterdam to Budapest

What can I say! We have loved everything about our time on board. The ship itself is beautiful (new) with lovely public spaces and a luxuriously comfortable feel to it. The whole crew has been awesome. The rooms are comfortable and spacious with an interior and exterior balcony both of which we have enjoyed. The bed was comfortable and cabin servicing twice a day. The food has been to die for (12 Chefs would you believe!) and all the staff has been incredibly welcoming and efficient. There have also been lots of opportunities for on shore tours and even push bike legs if that appeals. Our tour director Balazs has been brilliant. We have loved his sense of humour and efficiency and have been unbelievably impressed by the courteous patience he has shown towards passengers who I would have been tempted to tell to grow up or go someplace else! Would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone wondering about such a trip…or who have never considered it….and definitely this tour company to do it with!



MS Amaverde