Day Thirteen - Rouen and Les Andeleys

Phil and I decide not to go on any tours today -- we need a break.  He takes several walks around Rouen -- after working on the blog I join him for about an hour.  We visit a street market and just enjoy the city which is lovely.  

I think this might be an opportunity to give my readers some information about the river boats we have been living on for almost two weeks -- AmaDagio and AmaLegro.  These ships are almost identical -- in fact we have the same room numbers on both.

Our cabin is small but sufficient -- it has a TV which doubles as a computer -- wifi is complimentary.  We have a french balcony -- meaning large sliding doors with bars but no actual balcony.   

The Main Lounge at the bow is the gathering place with a combination of soft seating and tables with chairs.  It is large enough to seat all guests (max of 150).  There is a 24/7 beverage station for coffee,  tea, water --  fruit and fabulous cookies.  A light lunch is served in the lounge -- buffet style.   At one end there is also a bar if guests would like to purchase alcoholic drinks.

The Back Lounge is small and quiet -- very nice and close to our rooms.   In this same area is a small Fitness Room with a treadmill, some exercise equipment and a sauna.   Frequently Dave uses the treadmill and Phil uses the Sauna

The Dining Room is on the lower level -- it seats all guests.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in an open seating atmosphere.  The four of us gravitate to the same table -- we like our servers.  Meals are good  -- especially the vegetarian selection.  Wine and beer with dinner and lunch are complimentary.  Actually I think champagne is available at breakfast.  At lunch and dinner there is a cheese table which is full of local selections.   Nobody is going hungry on this ship.

The Sun Deck on the very top of the ship is a pleasant spot on a nice evening to enjoy the lights of the city wherever we are docked. There is also a putting green on the Sun Deck. 

Our tours are very good -- the only problem might be which to choose when there is more than one.  We have had guides with good English and extensive knowledge about the areas we visit.

Traveling by riverboat is a wonderful way to visit lots of sites without the hassle of figuring out meals and moving every day or two.    

By our 1:30 lunch all guests are on board as we depart for Les Andeleys --- 

At 6:15 there is a cocktail party for guests who have previously sailed with AMA Waterways.

After dinner -- Patte, Phil and I take a walk around Petit Les Andeleys -- a lovely small town.  There is a narrow road along the river -- and of course in town there is a very large church.

Thanks for Reading!