After leaving Passau we made up our minds that we should camp along the Danube whenever possible in order to save costs as accommodation in Germany was getting too expensive for us. We did just that for two nights before going to Deggendorf. Cycling along the cycle trail about 10 kilometers from Deggendorf a SYT came alongside me and said 'hello' in the usual German way and when I replied with my 'hello' she knew that I was not local. After her enquiry and when told that I was from Malaysia she thought that I was kidding and when I convinced her that I did actually cycled from Malaysia she began to ask more questions and when I told her that I was looking for a place to spend the night in Deggendorf she said that I should follow her to meet some friends in Deggendorf where she was heading to, to finish some work and perhaps they could offer some suggestions. We followed her (Anna Weiss)to meet her friends, who as a matter of fact are cycling enthusiasts and they publish a cycling magazine 'The World Of MTB' . After the introductions and the 'tales' that follow we were invited to be their guests at a BBQ party at Dieter Steiner's house the same night before they break off for the weekend. Dieter is the leader of the outfit and we were also offered a place to stay at the house. Dieter and Anna live in a big comfortable house with two of Dieter's children and that night we had a wonderful time with all present that included Anna's parents and sister, the staff of the publishing company and their families. It was indeed a night to remember.
The next morning, breakfast was prepared by Dieter's young son, Adrian and as we were not in a hurry to leave Deggendorf we stayed another night at Dieter's place and that night we had dinner with Dieter's parents. Dieter also has a teenage daughter who made us feel very comfortable while there. Anna and Dieter is a wonderful couple who really made us feel welcome and they did everything to not only care for us while spending our time in Deggendorf but also to provide for us cycling pants, tee shirts, socks , a backpack , etc. before we left Deggendorf. Anna even did our laundry. She is a real 'Angel' . Besides working with 'The World of MTB', Anna is also a part - time stewardess with Lufthansa and I look forward to see her and Dieter again when they visit Malaysia, which they must do after I get back home.
After Deggendorf we camped by the Danube again just outside Straubing and the following morning cycled to Regensburg , another lovely town on the Danube. We were in luck again in Regensburg, when while waiting at a Doner Kebab outlet to be served, a young man on seeing the miniature Malaysian flag on my bicycle spoke to me and was utterly pleased to see two Malaysians at this obscure German town. Noor Al Amin (22) from Langkap , Perak and some 10 of his friends are students at a university here and they live in an apartment close to where we met. After we got our kebabs, Amin invited us to the apartment and also offered us his room . How could we refuse. We met all his friends during the course of the day and for dinner we were served the traditional Malaysian fare, ' Nasi Lemak ' prepared by Khairul Faiz. It was indeed special for us as I had not had 'nasi lemak' since I left Malaysia in September 2011. Nasi lemak never tasted so good, complete with sambal Ikan Bilis, fried chicken, hard boiled eggs and cucumber. Some of the boys are also into cycling and after listening to my cycling tales, I know they are sure to see it from a different perspective. All these boys are engineering students and they certainly have a bright future . They could even stay on in Germany and work in German companies or return to Malaysia.
As usual we did not see much of the town but close to the apartment where the boys are staying is a beautiful church (or is it St. Peter's Cathedral ) where tourists from all over converge. I am told told that the current Pope, Pope Benedict XVI was born in Regensburg. We left Regensburg at noon and are now in another town on the Danube, Kelheim .
Thank you Anna and Dieter
Noor Al Amin is at right
With a cyclist from Vienna
Thank you boys
Faiz showed us the way out of Regensburg
The bridges are all different
Camping under the bridge by the Danube
On the bridge at Regensburg
With Malaysian students in Regensburg
St Peter's Cathedral ?
Expensive, but sometimes we don't have a choice
The next morning, breakfast was prepared by Dieter's young son, Adrian and as we were not in a hurry to leave Deggendorf we stayed another night at Dieter's place and that night we had dinner with Dieter's parents. Dieter also has a teenage daughter who made us feel very comfortable while there. Anna and Dieter is a wonderful couple who really made us feel welcome and they did everything to not only care for us while spending our time in Deggendorf but also to provide for us cycling pants, tee shirts, socks , a backpack , etc. before we left Deggendorf. Anna even did our laundry. She is a real 'Angel' . Besides working with 'The World of MTB', Anna is also a part - time stewardess with Lufthansa and I look forward to see her and Dieter again when they visit Malaysia, which they must do after I get back home.
After Deggendorf we camped by the Danube again just outside Straubing and the following morning cycled to Regensburg , another lovely town on the Danube. We were in luck again in Regensburg, when while waiting at a Doner Kebab outlet to be served, a young man on seeing the miniature Malaysian flag on my bicycle spoke to me and was utterly pleased to see two Malaysians at this obscure German town. Noor Al Amin (22) from Langkap , Perak and some 10 of his friends are students at a university here and they live in an apartment close to where we met. After we got our kebabs, Amin invited us to the apartment and also offered us his room . How could we refuse. We met all his friends during the course of the day and for dinner we were served the traditional Malaysian fare, ' Nasi Lemak ' prepared by Khairul Faiz. It was indeed special for us as I had not had 'nasi lemak' since I left Malaysia in September 2011. Nasi lemak never tasted so good, complete with sambal Ikan Bilis, fried chicken, hard boiled eggs and cucumber. Some of the boys are also into cycling and after listening to my cycling tales, I know they are sure to see it from a different perspective. All these boys are engineering students and they certainly have a bright future . They could even stay on in Germany and work in German companies or return to Malaysia.
As usual we did not see much of the town but close to the apartment where the boys are staying is a beautiful church (or is it St. Peter's Cathedral ) where tourists from all over converge. I am told told that the current Pope, Pope Benedict XVI was born in Regensburg. We left Regensburg at noon and are now in another town on the Danube, Kelheim .
Thank you Anna and Dieter
Noor Al Amin is at right
With a cyclist from Vienna
Thank you boys
Faiz showed us the way out of Regensburg
The bridges are all different
Camping under the bridge by the Danube
On the bridge at Regensburg
With Malaysian students in Regensburg
St Peter's Cathedral ?
Expensive, but sometimes we don't have a choice
4 comments:
Thank God u both had been lucky in Germany so far! Happy for u both. Layanan istimewa dapat pulak nasi lemak. Sedap nampaknya nasi lemak tu!We visisted the same catheral on our way to Innsbruk thru Munich during our tour many years ago. By the way,have u taken note that visa for UE is 90 days? (as in comment fm ur friend recently) Salam n good luck always
Thank God u both had been lucky in Germany so far! Happy for u both. Layanan istimewa dapat pulak nasi lemak. Sedap nampaknya nasi lemak tu!We visisted the same catheral on our way to Innsbruk thru Munich during our tour many years ago. By the way,have u taken note that visa for UE is 90 days? (as in comment fm ur friend recently) Salam n good luck always
What a surprise to meet some Malaysian students who can actually make real nasi lemak! Anna and Dieter and kids have made your stay with them so warm. Keep on biking guys.
keep on camping. hai nan and aede, left with about 2 months to go for the olympic games to begin.regarding the visa in eu i believe it is 6 months given to us to go about all the eu countries.keep on pedalling.may god bless us all. deen j.b.Malaysia.
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