Poll of the Day > OguriSamas Vacation Count down topic!

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128 days till I take off!

Day 1:
August 9th/10th
I take off from YYC at about 3:30 PM Mountain Daylight time. I land at AMS at about 8 AM Central European Summer Time. From there, I will be taking a either a cab, shuttle bus or a the train to Sebastians Hotel in Amsterdam. I will be exploring the city for the rest of the day, hopefully not to tired to move.

Day 2:
August 11th
First thing in the morning, I will be going to the Anne Frank house to check that out. Not sure what else I will do for the rest of the day, but I will figure something out.

Day 3
August 12th
I check out of my hotel after breakfast, and I board the ship. From there I just relax on the ship.

Day 4
August 14th
This morning take a glass top canal boat and explore Amsterdam’s maze of canals and a guided walk of the city, then free time, before lunch on board and your first day sailing through the Dutch countryside passing windmills and sailing through locks towards the Rhine River. Tonight the Captain will be delighted to host a gala dinner.

Day 5
August 15th
In Cologne Germany now
Cruise along the Rhine River to Cologne, founded by the Romans, the city is one of Germany's oldest and is famous for its magnificent World–Heritage listed Gothic Cathedral. After lunch on board, join your local guide for an included tour of the Old Town, with its beautiful squares and historic monuments, with free time for exploring. Cologne is one of Germany's largest and most modern cities largely due to a rebuilding plan post WWII, and it has many different museums and galleries including a Roman artefact museum.

Day 6
August 16th
In Koblenz
Cruise to the 2000 year old town of Koblenz, which is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the opposite side of the river, part of the Prussian defences against the French in the 19th century, and later used as a headquarters for the American military during WWII. Enjoy free time to wander through the town and take in the views. In the afternoon, sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, passing countless castles and vineyards as well as the infamous Lorelei statue and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, which was built on an island in the middle of the river as a medieval toll station. Countless vineyards and medieval castles line the shores of this section of the river, with photo opportunities at every bend.

Day 7
August 17th
In Mannheim and Heidelberg
Continue upstream to the town of Mannheim, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers. Take an excursion to the medieval town of Heidelberg including a visit to the impressive castle which overlooks the town. Enjoy free time there before returning to the ship for lunch and an afternoon sailing.

Day 8
August 18th
In Kehl and Strasbourg
Once docked in Kehl you will be transferred across the river to Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace Region in France. Your guided walking tour will include the Grande Ile, the historical city center and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval black and white timber framed buildings, old tanning houses, baroque sandstones buildings, canals and river locks. Your afternoon is free to continuing exploring Strasbourg.

Day 9
August 19th
The beautiful Black Forest region of Germany has long been a fairy tale destination. Commence your magical morning with the Vogtsbauernhof Museum, an open air exhibition of sixteenth century life, featuring a number of reconstructed Black Forest farms.

Day 10
August 20th
Welcome to Switzerland and the Rhine-side town of Basel, disembark your ship. I am planning on training back up to Amsterdam to fly home. I will also be checking out Basel most likely.
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Will you be getting a ton of pictures? :D
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Melon_Master posted...

Will you be getting a ton of pictures? :D

Yep!
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I've been to Heidelberg and the Black Forest, they're beautiful areas. Make sure you find a place to get some spaghetti ice in Heidelberg, I know there's an ice cream shop around the huge church that you can see from the castle.
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TIE543 posted...

I've been to Heidelberg and the Black Forest, they're beautiful areas. Make sure you find a place to get some spaghetti ice in Heidelberg, I know there's an ice cream shop around the huge church that you can see from the castle.

I will keep that in mind
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I have an aunt and a couple of other relatives in Cologne,it is a really nice city.
I also have a grandma in the Black Forest region,it is nice as well .
I hope you have fun TC.
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DarkwingDidi posted...

I have an aunt and a couple of other relatives in Cologne,it is a really nice city.
I also have a grandma in the Black Forest region,it is nice as well .
I hope you have fun TC.

I will enjoy it a lot! Thank you :D
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Ogurisama posted...

Melon_Master posted...

Will you be getting a ton of pictures? :D

Yep!

b>__>b
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get a hilton credit card and stay here:
http://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/netherlands/waldorf-astoria-amsterdam-AMSWAWA/photo-tours/index.html
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CountessRolab posted...

get a hilton credit card and stay here:
http://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/netherlands/waldorf-astoria-amsterdam-AMSWAWA/photo-tours/index.html

Everything is already booked, so cant change now.
Plus I aint that rich
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Ogurisama posted...

This morning take a glass top canal boat

oh neato
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what's your job, if you don't mind telling us, that you take so many vacations?
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I work retail XD
Full time so I do get 3 weeks a year though.
And this one is taking up 14/15 days
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Hope you enjoy your vacation.
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Ogurisama posted...

I work retail XD

does that mean like, cashier? and/or shelf stocker? or like assistant manager?
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Sahuagin posted...

Ogurisama posted...

I work retail XD

does that mean like, cashier? and/or shelf stocker? or like assistant manager?

As in sales, cell phones
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Ogurisama posted...

As in sales, cell phones

ah ok
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100% paid up on my trip now.

On my lunch went down to finish paying for it, now its the waiting game.

They said they mail the documents for everything about 3 weeks out from when i leave
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DorkLink posted...

Is your name properly "OguriSama" and if so why did you not capitalize the S in your username?


Also, don't be surprised if I delete this post after getting a response since I don't want to constantly get your bumps in my AMP

It is suppose to be like that

I made this account so long ago, I dont know why, most likely I just forgot to capital S when I made it 10 years ago
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