Friday, Oct 26th. No pictures.   (Thanks to my friend Rick for the inspiration for the title.)  Ugly day, winds and occasionally rain.  Departed our AirBnb via Mercedes Benz van.  Arrived at the pier per instructions, off-loaded bags.  After 30 minutes in the cold wind, Viking reps put us in a taxi for a one mile drive to the Movenpick Hotel.  Checked in, met the cruise director (Gabor), told our rooms weren’t ready, had drinks at the bar, had lunch, etc.  My sister arrived from the airport and shortly thereafter departed to walk around Amsterdam and visit the Anne Frank House.  Napped.  Dinner at 7:00.  Bottomless wine glasses.  Given a schedule for tomorrow.  Met nice people who had been on 14 river cruises, some that had been diverted due to high water.  As I’ve said, Mother Nature will have her little fun.  In perspective, a boring day.  But still interesting.

Tomorrow, two long drives with a Cologne Tour and lunch in between.  We’ll meet our ship in Mainz.  It’s all good.