Day 3 – October 4 - LUXEMBOURG

We had an early departure this morning and a long bus ride into Germany to Trier at the Mosel River.  This is where we board the Viking Longboat.  

On the way we made a stop in Luxembourg.  A city that is its own country.  We had a lunch break and a historic city tour.  We were first brought to a plaza where we could choose a place for a quick lunch.  There was a peace demonstration occurring on this plaza.  A demonstration against the violence that is going on today within the Middle Eastern countries.  There was a structure shaped into a pyramid full of shoes that represent all the little children that are being killed.  I signed one of the petitions that were circulating around the area.  Hope it helps.

                   

                      Strange display.  Beggers asking for money.  The top "person"
                 is not a real person.

 Luxembourg fashions.

     Government building on the right side.  
         See those 4 black poles with notches at the top (on the left side).

 Do not know the reason for these poles and faces.  But the face will follow you 

  as you walk by.

 Roman ruins from when the Romans occupied most of Europe.  Those bridges are over 1,000 years old.

View to the left side from above picture

 Shadow selfie at the Roman ruins.

AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL

Outside of the city of Luxembourg is the American Cemetery.  This site was liberated by the U.S. 5^th Armored Division on September 10, 1944.  A temporary burial ground was established on December 29, 1944 at this location.  Use as a permanent burial ground by the Grand Ducal government.  Many casualties from the Battle of the Bulge are buried here.  General George S. Patton is also buried in this cemetery.

 General Patton’s Grave

Next stop, Germany! Then on to Trier to board our Viking Longboat for 6 days of cruising the Mosel, Rhine and Main Rivers!