Oct 19, 2011

We woke to a very overcast sky with predictions of rain which has arrived on and off but hasn’t stopped us doing anything we wanted to. The temperature has dropped this afternoon as the rain has developed so have been grateful of my new coat and hat and scarf.



Regensburg is another medieval town which was originally surrounded by a wall from Roman times. The majority of the wall has long gone but there are parts of it remaining which is incorporated in the foundations of buildings visible to the passer-by which is quirky. This is the original Roman gate to the city. Check out the rock….no mortar between the stones just perfect fit. Pretty good engineering!



A view over the original roman bridge now only open to pedestrians and being restored and strengthened (out of view) looking towards the salt warehouses and the city.



Inside the salt warehouse to the left of the bridge which is now a Visitor Information Centre which means you have the chance to check out the magnificent structure of the building which was spectacular. Check out the beautiful timbers!



Looking towards the main town from one of the islands at what were once mainly warehouses with accommodation for the merchants and now accommodation only.



A view from the roman bridge towards one of the mid-stream islands on the left and the town on the right and our ship is just beyond the bridge.

Bits and Bobs:

I learnt today that one of my grandchildren (kinder age) when told Grandma and Grandad were going to Skype the family and was asked if he knew what ‘Skype’ meant said it’s when you talk on the computer to someone who is on holidays overseas…….unbelievable!