Passau was an adorable town to visit; we arrived on a Sunday and, while many of the shops were closed, there was no shortage of restaurants and cafes to drop in and the grand church was open to visitors. A short walking tour was offered and we joined the group for a little bit of Passau history. Afterwards, some fellow passengers and I continued our walk to the pedestrian-only area, peering into shop windows then taking the time to sit at an outdoor cafe. We ordered refreshments and watched the passersby; families with strollers, friends out for the day, couples possibly relaxing after a busy Saturday night. But one older couple caught my eye: She in her beautiful dirndl (typical southern German dress) and he in lederhosen. No fanfare, no staring, just life and living as it should be.
The next day we were scheduled to be in Regensburg, but Mother Nature had other ideas....the river was low, and there was a chance we'd not move forward...but until the Captain and officials at Avalon Cruises made a decision, we'd dock overnight at a nearby village and enjoy another spectacular evening aboard.
With still no decision made the following morning, a trio of buses were brought to the ship for another day in Passau. While some excursions were cancelled (and refunded), others we offered (at no expense). We opted for another day in Passau; it was so nice to stroll and wanted another chance to explore the shops! Upon arrival back at the ship, the decision to move forward and onward was made.
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