Everyone over there that I met was very friendly and, fortunately, spoke wonderful English - with the exception of the taxi driver who drove me to the office. He was one of those taxi drivers who loves to chat with his fares and it clearly drove him crazy that we couldn't converse.
It was another of those opportunities that I never thought I'd have. To see places that were only ever names before: gazing into Bavarian forests and dipping my hand into the Danube.
As the medieval city centre is still largely intact, I was able to spend a day wandering down narrow streets and alleyways. I could've stopped and taken a picture at every corner and it wouldn't have been wasted. From churches and cathedrals to coffee-houses and bierhauses the entire experience was one I shan't ever forget. The training that I went over there to deliver seemed to be well received, too, which was the only reason I got to go!
The whole trip reminded me how charming people in general can be. Hotel receptionists, bar staff, priests and air stewardesses - they all have their own lives and their own worries but a little kindness and patience with strangers can make a big difference to them. That's a lesson that I'll take from the trip. Viele danke, Regensburg. I hope to see you again someday.
