We decided to see the Walhalla monument? (trying to figure out a word for this place) which is a replica of the Greek Parthenon built around 1857 to celebrate the German culture. The idea was to acknowledge the contributions of the German – speaking people long before there was a country of Germany. Busts of famous scientists, artists and innovators are displayed in a huge room.

So we got on bicycles with a group of about 20 and rode down the Danube to below the building and then walked up about 350 steps. Yikes. Heat and humidity were strong, but fortunately the marble structure was cool inside. Then we went back downstairs and rode back to the boat.

Einstein was the only one (we noticed) that has a signature instead of block letters for his name.

Women were holding up the ceiling.

After lunch and a short nap, we walked around the town of Regensburg. We found Johannes Kepler’s house!

This is a famous stone bridge from the 12th century. The story is similar to Romeo and Juliette, except across the river instead of political enemies (although they were different city states at the time).

The cathedral in Regensburg was gothic.

I did not find a confessional there. ☹️

• Europe 2018