Deggendorf- Fishstüberl, 11 June

Christian Heinrich finally arrived at14.00 with the diesel dope, by which time the sun had disappeared and it had started raining. We set of for a Gasthaus Fisherstüberl. The rain stopped and we had a very pleasant glide down the river. 

The speed was good but you have to be on constant look out for drift wood. 

Fisherstüberl

We have seen the  May pole all over Bayern. It's a giant Xmas tree that has been stripped and then decorated in Swedish May Pole fashion. The villages try to steal the May pole from one another. In case of successful stealing the losing village will have to buy it back at the cost of free food  and drink for the  weekend. It could be very costly. 

LB parked at the Fisherstüberl jetty

At the Fisherstüberl terrace. 

Food has been ordered. Danue in the background. 

Fish being prepared

And served. 

There was a 50 year birthday party for one of the local heroes. The hunting team fired 5 rounds with all kinds of fancy guns following a strict ritual. Looked like weapons from the 30 year war. Maybe Swedish?

Took a walk along the river after dinner and met a group of local yocals all looking  up the river. We asked them what they were looking at and they answered die schiff. We thought typical locals but it turned out that about 6 tourist boats were all heading to a fireworks display further down the river. It was quite a sight seeing all these schiff all lit up gliding down the river. Later that evening when they returned at full speed and we were already in bed the swell they caused was something I had not experienced before. I do not think we will tie up unprotected at the side of the river again.