Bamberg

30 June - 2 July

Bamberg indeed lived up to expectations. It is a very pretty town, with water running through it to the extent that there is an area called 'Little Venice’.

View from the Youth Hostel terrace

We made our way first to the Youth Hostel in the centre of town, as we had asked for our cards to be sent there from Karlsruhe (they had accidentally been retained there). Slight anxiety when the receptionist said no, they were not there. Found the email that confirmed that they were. A  call was made to the writer of the email. No reply. And he had two days off in a row. We were hopeful that someone the next day would know where they were and decided to stay the night, without first asking the price. City centre locations are great for exploring the centre on foot but you do pay a premium - €90.00,including two evening meals and two breakfasts. The situation was great though and were able to explore the centre during the evening and the following day. And first thing in the morning there was someone at the desk who produced our cards in a matter of seconds. 

View from our bedroom window

Bamberg was about walking around, so photos will probably do it better than words.

We found a very well-priced lunch in an organic supermarket and took it out to their sun-umbrella area to eat! I like this idea.

One of the (inevitable) churches (there are heaps in Bamburg and I have more photos but this is the most ornate)

Around the old Rathaus (town hall)

And a few more...

Benedictine

View from the Benedictines

And some of their vines

Our second night in Bamberg was spent at a lovely camping ground about 5km south of the city. Tents were situated along the river bank and in the reception/restaurant there was a great covered area where you could sit in the shade. (By now temperatures were soaring.) We stayed there an extra night, to catch up with ourselves and do some writing.

And so to the last leg, Bamberg to Bayreuth