You are probably tired of hearing me rave about the winter scenery, but today we cruised all morning up the Danube with heavy, snow-laden forests and medieval villages on either side. No Christmas card could ever compare with these views. About mid-morning we left the Danube behind and entered the monumental Main- Danube Canal, linking the North Sea to the Black Sea. Through a series of locks it is possible to cruise from Romania to the Netherlands.After lunch we drove into Nurenberg, Bavaria's 2nd largest city where we explored this medieval city. Founded in 1050, it developed into one Europe's greatest trade towns during the 13th century. Famous citizens include Albrecht Durer, one of German's greatest artists, and Martin Behaim, geographer and maker of the first globe . Fortunately, much of the old city was spared the WWII bombings and is something straight out of history books. The market is huge -- the largest in Europe-- and was very crowded on a Saturday afternoon, but we still managed to make more purchases, sample Nurenburg's bratwurst specialties, drink more Gluhwein (mugs #7 and 8) and sample some Lebkuchen -- the famous Nurenburg gingerbread cookies.
Tonight was our final night on the Amalegra and we had a delightful Captain's dinner, culminating with a sparkling baked Amalegra (the ship's version of Baked Alaska).
Tomorrow morning we will tour the portion of Nurenburg dealing with the Nazi era and war trials and have a brief time at the market for last-minute German purchases, then we are off by bus to Prague.
Hopefully, I will find a business center in the Hotel President Prague where we spend our last 2 nights.
It's been a great trip with a wonderful group of people. Can't believe we only have 2 more days.
Linda
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