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Medieval Regensburg and Bockbier
... quite a few churches are on this circuit. I was most impressed by St. Emmeran Basilica - a bizarre gem of rococo and relics. The relics of St. Maximianus are dressed decoratively, as he lounges eternally behind glass. Further along, there are interesting sculptures surrounding the main entrance of St. Jacobs (started by Irish/Scottish monks); their meaning is still partially a mystery.
Despite the cold, ...
Regensburg, Germany
I have included a photo of the boat in a lock with the beautiful changing trees on shore. Going through the lock is like traveling on a very slow elevator, up or down depending on which side of the continental divide you are on. We went through an eighty foot lock last night--felt like we were ascending from the depths of hell since the boat fits very tightly In the lock and the walls are only inches away. Right before dinner last night, we were barely able to observe ...
First Beer at 10 !!!
... lunch.
Walking tour of old city at 14.00 - had long history of town explained to us by local guide who is a professor of history. Saw oldest stone bridge in Europe, Roman ruins, gothic cathederal, old town hall, patrician towers/houses/court yards and many long narrow walk ways linking a number of city squares.
Enjoyed a "cuckoo clock" information session and despite a distinct lack of hunger, we managed to eat the complementary 6 small ...
Weltenburg Abbey & Regenburg
... own brewery. They have been making a dark beer since 1050. We sampled some along with a hugh pretzel. I am not a dark beer lover but it was very good.
We returned back to the boat in Regensburg where we had lunch and then a walking tour of the town. This is a great city to explore (the current pope has a home here). We are now in ...
Regensberg
... Dom cathedral. It was packed with both local Catholics and tourist alike. The organ roared a dramatic melody that echoed off the high brick and concrete domes, followed by the youthful sound of the boys choir. The service was in German, so naturally I had a hard time understanding, but it was a good experience nonetheless.
Next we set off weaving in between the tall ...