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Eastern European Research Trip – Chef’s Farewell Dinner

Our bags are packed for an early departure in the morning from the Viking River Ship Jarl. To ease the sadness of good-byes, our last dinner on board is an adventure in itself, and especially delights the palate. (Or like we would say at home, Wow that’s good!) Here’s the menu: For my appetizer, I…

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Eastern European Research Trip – Violins!

So…we’re in Belgrade, Serbia, and our tour today includes a walk around the Kalemegdan Fortress. The fortress dates back to the 1700s, but a fortified settlement has occupied this sameĀ  high bluff since 300 B.C. In one form or another, the fortress has seen at least 115 battles and was razed to the ground 44…