Bumbag

This morning we were at Bamberg, or 'Bumbag' as we affectionately refer to it. I think we are on the Main river now but I am not really sure. Sometimes the guides are a little difficult to understand. Yesterday one was warning us to watch out for the 'psychopaths' in town, when we get off the bus. She even said they had the right to sue us if we run into one. Later we worked out that she was referring to the 'cycle paths' which are everywhere in Germany. They even have their own traffic lights.
Anyway, Bamberg is just one photo opportunity after another. It is gorgeous. It has like most cities, its industrial sections, but the old section is wonderful and was not destroyed much during the war. We went to the cathedral, which we are beginning to tire of, I must admit, but I was amused by this one as it took 50 years to build. It was built by Heinrich the Quarrelsome (funny name)in 1190 wand was consecrated in 1237. But during its building, the style changed so east side of the Church is built in the Romanesque style with arched top windows and the west side or front of the church was built in Gothic style with taller windows with pointy tops. Imagine changing the Opera house half way through and having half of it in one style and half in another style. It is in a square with buildings built over a 600 year period, so it is a real mix of architecture. But still beautiful. It is such a pretty place.
The shops were lovely too with little marketplaces selling colourful fruits like berries an peaches and prices that we paid back in the 60s. The fruits are so juicy and tasty. They even serve you. In fact prices for pretty much everything are cheaper here than Australia. We cant even blame the Euro or the EEC.