Sat. Dec. 05 - Regensburg

The markets, town squares and stores are decorated so beautifully for Christmas. One store we came upon had Santa, a beautiful helper and even a piano player. Children ride on carousels, eat strudel and seem to be lost in the magic of this holiday tradition.

Regensburg has a very famous sausage house. They have been making their famous sausage and mustard here for hundreds of years. So, while in Germany, do as the Germans. Eat sausage and sauerkraut and drink beer. Susan, Marion, Debbie and Christine enjoyed this tradition very much. MMMMM MMMM Good.

Today we had a relaxing morning cruising along the Danube.. Most of the ladies took advantage of the leisurely pace and slept in. How nice! =The Captain invited guests up to the bridge for a tour and the others relaxed in the lounge. The scenery along the river is very picturesque. We are now cruising through Bavaria. We landed in Regensburg around 1pm and Adrianne walked us through the old city up to the Thurn and Taxis Castle to visit the ancient Christmas market. This is a traditional market with many craftsmen hard at work making their beautiful works of art. The smell of bratwurst and baked goods is in the air and wooden fires are found throughout. Many locals come here to shop, socialize and sip warm spiced wine.