Christy Schmidt's Travel

17/06/2024

Excitement is building up! In just one week, I’ll be back on another AmaWaterways cruise enjoying this great appetizer - fresh “knuspere Brötchen“ with oils and vinegar!

30/05/2024

So proud of my high school students who just finished 2 years of prophetic preparedness and graduation from Restoration University!

07/05/2024

Vancouver, Canada

07/05/2024

Scenic Cruising back to Vancouver, Canada

06/05/2024

The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, is a popular tourist attraction where visitors can experience the excitement of traditional lumberjack competitions. The show features skilled lumberjacks demonstrating their prowess in events like log rolling, axe throwing, and chainsaw carving. It offers a fun and entertaining way to learn about the region's rich logging history while enjoying thrilling displays of athleticism and skill.

06/05/2024

Ketchikan, Alaska, is known for its stunning scenery, rich Native American culture, and vibrant fishing industry. It's often referred to as the "Salmon Capital of the World" due to its abundant fish population. The town is also famous for its colorful buildings, totem poles, and the nearby Misty Fjords National Monument, which offers breathtaking natural landscapes.

05/05/2024

Endicott Arm is a stunning fjord located in Southeast Alaska, known for its breathtaking scenery, including towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and floating icebergs. It stretches for about 30 miles and leads to the majestic Dawes Glacier at its head.

04/05/2024

04/05/2024

Skagway, Alaska. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad provides a breathtaking journey through rugged terrain, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscapes.

03/05/2024

Visiting the Mendenhall Glacier offers a breathtaking experience immersed in natural beauty. The glacier's stunning blue hues juxtaposed against the rugged Alaskan landscape create a mesmerizing sight. The surrounding wilderness, with its lush forests and pristine waters, adds to the allure. Standing in the presence of such a magnificent ice formation, is truly humbling and awe-inspiring.
The hike to Nugget Waterfall was exhilarating.

03/05/2024

Juneau, Alaska

30/04/2024

Traveling by rail from Kamloops to Vancouver offers a mesmerizing journey through diverse landscapes. As you depart Kamloops, you start out with semi desert zones, slowly surrounding you with rugged mountains and sprawling forests, gradually transitioning into lush valleys and picturesque riversides. Nature’s contrasting “moods” are quite the experience. The Black Canyon and its many connecting canyons are a sight to behold! Approaching Vancouver, we pass through the Fraser Valley, which is a stunning region known for its lush green landscapes and picturesque farms. It is home to charming towns like Chilliwack and Harrison Springs. the scenery transforms into urban landscapes dotted with high-rises, reflecting the vibrant energy of the city.

29/04/2024

Traveling through the Canadian Rocky Mountains on the Rocky Mountaineer is like entering a living painting. The landscape shifts seamlessly from lush forests to jagged peaks, and crystal-clear lakes reflect the ever-changing sky. With each turn, you're greeted by a new masterpiece of nature. It's a journey where every mile brings a new marvel, reminding us of the breathtaking diversity our planet has to offer.

28/04/2024

Walking the Streets in Banff, Alberta.

17/04/2024

Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park, located in the Canadian Rockies, is a sight to behold. Its turquoise waters contrast beautifully with the surrounding lush forest and rugged mountain peaks. As you hike along the canyon's edge, you'll be treated to stunning vistas and the soothing sound of rushing waterfalls. The canyon gets its name from the smooth, marbled limestone walls that line its path, adding to its allure. Exploring Marble Canyon in British Columbia is an unforgettable experience, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and tranquility.

13/04/2024

Climbing Mount Sulfur. It is quite the undertaking!! 698 m (2292ft)
5.6 km, and 2281 m was the actual elevation above sea level.

13/04/2024

Taking a walk on the frozen lake of Louise.

11/04/2024

Banff!! Enough beauty around to take your breath away!

29/03/2024

Cruising the Canals of Amsterdam. The houseboats can cost up to about 1,000,000€ to purchase plus about 500€ canal fees/month

27/03/2024

Everyone should visit Keukenhof at least once in their life!

25/03/2024

We visited the windmills of Kinderdijk.
There are still 19 original windmills which are all in working condition and are there as a backup to the modern pumping system. Of the 19 windmills, 16 are inhabited by licensed millers who are renting them for 300€ - 500€ per month.

24/03/2024

This afternoon we had a waffle and chocolate tasting experience where we went to 3 different locations.

Turns out that there is no such thing as Belgian waffles, only Brussels or Liége waffles. The Brussels waffle must be prepared and eaten fresh. It is very light and crispy. The liege can be bought at the grocery store and eaten later.

Antwerp train station is one of the best in the world. It was made very beautiful to impress people of the wealth of the city as they stepped off the train. Recently they discussed tearing it down and building a new one, because it would cost less than restoring it/ maintaining it, but there was too much resistance from the people and so they restored it instead.
In the last couple of years, they added the fast train to to connect them to Europe. You can get to Paris, France in just over an hour and they have a few trains to Paris daily.

We encountered a Dutch band playing passionately in the town square. Definitely a highlight to listen to them.

23/03/2024

What an unforgettable experience: Chocolate Workshop in Belgium!!

22/03/2024

There is simply no fear of over exaggeration when it comes to the food onboard AmaCerto!!

21/03/2024

I am currently on an educational cruise called Tulip Time, with AMAWaterways in the Dutch and Belgium rivers.
The sessions have been very educational and informative. The speakers are very supportive and truly make themselves available to us.

27/01/2024

Miami, Florida - definitely worth the trip! Miami truly offers a diverse range of experiences, from the beautiful beaches to the unique ecosystems of the Everglades. And the food!! So much could be said about the food!!!

The combination of great weather and breathtaking views along the drive to the southern tip of Florida was a perfect travel experience. The natural beauty of the surroundings added a special touch to my time here in Florida.

01/01/2024

Thank you to all our clients for a successful 2023 which would not have been possible without your support and confidence in my travel services.

May this new year bring you blessings, peace, happiness, laughter, success, new adventures, and travel dreams come true!