This weekend's pick for adventure was Passau, a small German city that shares the border with Austria. It is known for several reasons; location(at the confluence of three rivers-Danube, Inn and Ilz), a spectacular old town area,museums and cathedrals.
The world's largest church organ (17,300 pipes) is located in St.Stephen's Cathedral. A local organmeister skillfully delivered a concert of dramatic classical selections. I wanted to request he play Phantom of the Opera as an encore. Noon concerts are common on Saturdays in Germany.
Two hot tips for frugal travelers.(these are different than eat in your car and don't forget napkins) 1. Be sure to read local posters to know what's going on and cost.(maybe free) 2. If the museum you're in doesn't interest you much, check out the view as I did. Boat watching on the Danube was much better!
This region of the Bavarian and Bohemian forests is famous for glassmaking. Dating back to the 14th century artists have been crafting pieces. One hundred plus workshops are scattered in Germany and Czech Republic.
The world's largest church organ (17,300 pipes) is located in St.Stephen's Cathedral. A local organmeister skillfully delivered a concert of dramatic classical selections. I wanted to request he play Phantom of the Opera as an encore. Noon concerts are common on Saturdays in Germany.
Two hot tips for frugal travelers.(these are different than eat in your car and don't forget napkins) 1. Be sure to read local posters to know what's going on and cost.(maybe free) 2. If the museum you're in doesn't interest you much, check out the view as I did. Boat watching on the Danube was much better!
This region of the Bavarian and Bohemian forests is famous for glassmaking. Dating back to the 14th century artists have been crafting pieces. One hundred plus workshops are scattered in Germany and Czech Republic.
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