Hi lovelies,
After sailing most of the night this morning we reached the
beautiful town of Wurzberg.
We arrived a couple of hours before schedule due to some
timing luck with locks. I mentioned to someone that if this keeps up the
captain will get a speeding ticket. 😉
 |
| view from the ship to the Old Princes' residence |
 |
| Big fortified Residence |
After breakfast, which for the first time in a bit was not
held in the dark, Robbie went off for a nap and I headed for the short walk
into town.
Wurzberg is surrounded by vineyards. We noticed them while
sailing and again on the walk. I have decided that I am pleased my lot in life
is “to drink the wine, not tend the vine”. I cannot imagine working these
fields. They are all on the sides of hills.
 |
| Vineyards up and down the hills |
Our morning view is of the old residence belonging to the
Prince Bishops. We thought the building was magnificent, but someone down the
line wanted a much nicer residence, so this building was abandoned and a new
one built. The new residence was to be our afternoon tour.
I wandered the town for a bit before heading back along the
river and to the boat for an early lunch.
That done we then headed off to catch our bus to the new
residence. This was huge. Prince Bishops wielded power on both secular and
spiritual levels and so were extremely powerful and as a result very rich. The
was very evident in the size and ornate decoration of the residence.
 |
| Residence |
This residence boasts the largest painted alfresco roof in
the world. I will admit that while the building was impressive in size, we were
not particularly impressed with the style and decorations. It was very over the
top in places and just bizarre in others.
No photos were allowed so our images tonight are courtesy of
google.
 |
| Luxury stuff |
 |
| Room of mirrors |
It was then time for us to wander down into the centre of
town and visit another Christmas Market.
Lots of wonderful delights to see. We finally had the
courage to ask what the soft ball sized biscuits were. We think they are made
by reasonably loosely moulding leftover cookie dough together and baking it.
 |
| Lizzy loved the birdhouses |
Back on the boat and cruising again tonight.
Stay safe and keep enjoying life.
Love us.
Comments
Post a Comment