Rosenberg

As we woke this AM, we were moving down the canal of the Danube. We went through several locks to get to the river. We spent the AM on the boat. We gathered in the library for a devotional with our group. It was a great time of praise & sharing.

We arrived in Rosenberg about 11. Rosenberg is one of Germany's oldest cities.

More than 2,000 years old, Regensburg, in southern Germany was a charming city. Regensburg boasts magnificently preserved historic buildings, narrow medieval streets and a pleasant walk along the Danu

be. Regensburg was an important military and trading center. There are traces of Celtic settlements around

Regensburg dating back to the 5th century, BC. A Roman fort was established in 179 AD, during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, then emperor of the Roman Empire. The area of the fort now comprises

the oldest, central part of the city. From the 6th century to the middle of the 13th century, Rosenburg was the capital of Bavaria and also served as a bishop's seat. In 1146, a stone bridge was completed over the Danube in Regensburg, which opened up a major trade route between southern Germany and Northern Europe.

From 1245 to 1803, Regensburg was a Free Imperial City under the Holy Roman Empire, meaning that it was ruled directly by the emperor and not a provincial leader. With the collapse of the Empire in 1806, Regensburg was ceded to Bavaria. Unlike many other German cities, Regensburg suffered little damage during World War II, enduring only one major air raid.

We took a city walking tour that included several old churches and another Christmas market.

Tonight, we went to a boys' choir concert at a beautiful old church. It was a chilly walk there & back, but well worth it!