Nuremberg and Cruising the Danube thru all the locks!!

We got up early and had a nice breakfast-- homemade omelettes, fruit, excellent breads and even if we wanted could order off the menu-- waffles, pancakes, etc.  We loved the fancy expresso coffee machine that was available 24 hours for our mochas, lattes, etc.
 Then off toNuremberg for a great morning of touring.  We all had voiceboxes so we could listen to our guide but not have to stand really close which is how all of tours were.

 

After World War 11 most of the historical buildings were mostly rebuilt using the same stones.

 

 

St Sebaldus Church

Loved all the little signs!

 

 

Trying a little of the German Kozu (dark)  beer after our tour and tasted some of the most famous  Elisen gingerbread cookies. 

 

After our tour we went back to the ship and had lunch and then start cruising the Danube River as we headed for Regensberg travelling thru 16 locks. We loved sitting up on the sundeck of the ship as we cruised into the locks.

 

 

 

 

We even went thru the Continental Divide later in the afternoon which was really exciting. For the first 4 locks we went up and then the rest we would go down. The highest lock was 24.70 meters high.

After a beautiful day of relaxing and enjoying the ship we joined our group for dinner which always included appetizer, bread, salad, soup and usually a  choice of 3 or 4 entrees or always some favorites every night.  Of course we always had unlimited beer and wine.  Tonight was some of the favorite German wines.  

After dinner we were entertained by Akos our onboard musician who played the piano and fiddle.

 

Off to bed as we will be arriving in Regensburg for a morning walking tour.