Thursday Sept. 26

The Black Forest....... A very hilly and well treed area....all second /third growth as the original trees were all cut down a long time ago. It was misty and rained a little, a lot of mist in the trees, reminded me of the smoky mountains in Kentucky. Easy day, bus ride into the mountains, a lot of traditional homes/ farm homes and beautiful landscapes.
Went to a store that makes Coco clocks---Pete was impressed :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)  and a glass blower. The rest of the day we did a  short stroll around town and are now packed and finishing off things so we are ready for check out tomorrow. Bags outside our doors by 7:30 am  , and off the ship by 9am.
We will be in Basal Switzerland and will be bused up to Lucerne, settle in the hotel and buy tour tickets for the ride up the mountain.......and do a walk about in the city.
Saw Storks today...big birds...always though they were all white...they have beautiful black wing tips...pretty impressive. Found out they deliver all the babies over here. All you have to do is leave a sugar cube on your window sill . now the Stork may not find it right away but when he does he takes it and puts you on the delivery list...it takes about 9 months... but seems to be working really well over here.
Been invited to the Captain's table tonight.....should prove interesting.
Still really warm ..we need to buy some short sleeve shirts.....and I packed long sleeve sweaters and jackets.