This morning the ship was a bustle with activity. Some left as early as 3:30 AM to catch planes back to the states. Other took a five day extension trip. A few left to travel independently--that was us. We left the ship at 9:00 and took a taxi to our hotel City Matyes- located in the middle of town. Our travel agent in Rockford made this reservation for us based on good reviews on the internet. It is definitely an European hotel--enter from the street and walk up one flight to the reservation desk--with our luggage, of course. More steps and then an elevator that was crowded with just the two of us and our 2 suitcases (totally). Our room is on the 3rd floor and looks out onto a courtyard. Nice. We spent the day walking around town, drinking coffee in cafes, napping, and winding down. Tonight we ate dinner in the hotel restaurant -very nice with white tablecloths, real candles, delicious food and a four piece Gypsy orchestra. Chuck ate stuffed porkchop with sauerkraut , a sausage and a stuffed cabbage roll. I had chicken paprish and butter dumplings (looked like spaetzel to me). We shared a dessert - crepes stuffed with ground walnuts, covered with chocolate sauce and flamed with brandy. Tomorrow this orgy of food and drink ends and we fly back to the real world. May post one more time when I get home if I have some more thoughts on this adventure. Thanks for traveling with us.
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