Invitation To Germany, Vignettes-4

Chapter 14 München to Obersalzberg

München … The “ticket” on the windshield was a polite note that almost said, “We know you can’t read the sign, so maybe it isn’t your fault, but next time, please … !”

Dachau is an old artist town, but recent history ensures it will not be remembered as a place of beauty.

Berchtesgaden … each time we have visited Berchtesgaden it has rained and rained. Of course if it wasn’t for all the rain, the countryside wouldn’t look nearly so nice as it will if we ever get here when it isn’t raining.

Chapter 15 Landshut, Nürnberg, to Bamberg

Regensburg … Spires atop the twin flamboyant towers of St. Peter’s Cathedral, present a lacy picture as downtown Regensburg is approached.

Amberg … we met a neatly dressed US soldier and asked if he could help us find the nearest campsite. The stylishly dressed, beautiful Fräulein who was in the car with him was able to give us detailed directions to the campsite,

Nürnberg … photographs measuring several feet in each dimension, showing WW II bomb damage suffered by major buildings, were displayed so “then” and “now” could be seen in contrast. The difference … was almost beyond belief.

Bamberg … Das Bamberger Brücken-Rathaus, … incredible (but charming) building, actually sits on a small island, like a ship anchored in the middle of the river. … Rathaus, with a stuccoed, timbered little building cuddled at its feet.

Chapter 16 Würzburg Area

Ebrach … Construction on this exquisite, beautiful place of worship was started on July 4, 1200, and we can’t imagine anything more beautiful has been built since.

At Markbreit we found the perfect town gate — no other compares. A picture … worth a thousand words, but in this case a visit is worth a thousand pictures, the video is priceless.