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Picture #1 and #2 show the Danube in Kelheim near Regensburg. The round building on top of the mountain is called the Befreiungshalle. If you like, you could take a boat ride. Picture #1 shows were your journey would start. You would travel upstream for about 45 minutes to reach the destination of picture #2. At this point, you would get off the boat and look around the monastery of Kelheim. Benedict monks live there and they are still brewing and selling beer like they have always done. You can also look at their very old and beautiful chapel or you can buy some souvenirs. Afterwards you can go back by boat, but this time the trip will only take you 10-15 minutes, because you travel downstream. I have done this trip many times. It is a lot of fun.
The third picture shows my favorite river, the Naab. It is my favorite river, because I used to swim in it daily in the summer time while I grew up there. Thus, I have many pleasant memories like playing with my friends, rowing our little boat upstream to the next city, turning the boat upside down, swimming around a reservation island for birds, watching the swans and their babies,.. The river flows into the Danube (die Donau). Looking at the river always revitalizes me, because it reminds me of many refreshing moments when I cooled off in the river on hot summer days.

4. Nabburg 1

The city where I grew up and through which this river flows is called Nabburg. The German word Burg means castle and thus the name Nabburg basically means castle at the river Naab. If you visit the town Nabburg, then you will understand its name. Most of the city wall of the 1050 year old city is still preserved showing its medieval character. Part of that wall you can see in picture # 6. A great place to take a little sight-seeing stroll. Obviously, the town offers also a great setting for a medieval festival which takes place every other year in July. Picture # 5 is taken during one such festival. From there you can also overlook the rest of the city. Additionally, there are several beer gardens right close to the city wall which allow you to drink a good beer with some Bratwurst while enjoying a stunning view. The center of the town + the church (see picture # 4) is on top of the hill while the rest (which developed gradually later on) is spread out around the river valley and the other side of the hilly town.

Here are some of my favorite Einstein and Goethe quotes:
Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater. (Einstein)
Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. (Einstein)
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. (Einstein)
Correction does much, but encouragement does more. (Goethe)
The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes. (Goethe)

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