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In Regensburg on Sept 19

Sunday September 18th we were in Nuremberg Germany. We left the ship early and took motor coaches to the old town. The route took us past several of the areas and stadiums used for Nazi rallies. While riding, our tour guide discussed the history of the town, particularly its role during the Nazi period. At the end of WWII, the town officials did not surrender so additional and unnecessary destruction of the town occurred.

Nuremberg’s origins go back over 1,000 years and portions of the walls that defended the town are still visible. We toured parts of the Imperial castle with its grand views over the city. It was challenging to walk over wet cobblestones on a steep pitch up to the castle.

Leaving the castle we went down to the main market square which was busy with tents selling food and trinkets. The rest of the old town was less busy, it was Sunday morning and most stores were closed. At one side of the main market square was the Church of Our Lady with its clock tower, built in 1509. We were just in time to see its once daily (at noon) movement of seven Imperial Electors filing past the Emperor.

After returning to the ship and lunch, we had an hour presentation about the history of Bavaria. During the afternoon and evening, our cruise went through the tallest locks on the canal. At 81 feet deep, this series of three locks brought us to the highest point on the trip; after which we travel downhill.

Ed and Chris

Regensburg

September 19.