This was our first look at the Danube, and - thanks to the song - everyone wanted to know if the Blue Danube title still held up.
Actually, thanks to a dry summer, the water is quite still. That means the coloring is closer to green in parts. Still pretty, though, and it's the backdrop for Regensburg - one of the most well-preserved old cities in Germany. And there are a lot of them.
About 150,000 people live in this city, but most of the tourists never get past the old part of town. The city dates back a couple of thousand years or so, minimum. The Romans took control of the place in the year 90, and built a fort there. It has gone through all sorts of ups and downs over the years, which is typical of the region. For our purposes, though, the good news, is that the Allies used their bombs elsewhere. That makes this area well-preserved.
Who are the two most famous former residents of Regensburg? Depends on your standard. Johannes Kepler remains a very famous astronomer. However, Oskar Schindler made up some ground thanks to the movie, "Schindler's List."
Here's the easy way to tour Regensburg:
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