We were in two minds
regarding our plans for today. There was something happening in the
town today (German Reunification Day public holiday) but what little
information we had defied translation using our German-English
dictionary. Jane thought that it might be some sort of procession but
we didn't know. We decided to move on and as we navigated our way out
of the town we encountered more diversions as the road closures had
been extended. It was clear that many people were heading for Bad
Schussenfried and when we passed a wagon on a trailer we came to the
conclusion that Jane's procession theory was probably correct.
On the recommendation
of the Michelin Germany and Cadogan Bavaria guides, we headed for
Rothenburg ob der Tauber but decided to stop at Dinkelsbuhl (also
recommended) on the way. Dinkelsbuhl is a mediaeval walled town and
is full of beautiful half-timbered houses. The main church and the
town's symbol St. George is quite spectacular – thin and very tall
with graceful pillars lit by huge spear-shaped windows. The town was
very busy, it being a holiday Monday, but it was easy to lose the
crowds by walking off the main drag. We spent a very pleasant couple
of hours wandering the streets.
On then to Rothenburg
ob der Tauber where we parked on the southern edge of the town at a
car park with 50 places for motorhomes. It was busy but we found a
place with the ability to connect into a metered electricity supply.
Photos: A covered
bridge leads through the city walls into Dinkelsbuhl; Lovely varied
architecture in Dinkelsbuhl.
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