Duisburg is located where the River Rhur meets the River Rhine. This city is undergoing a huge upgrade with their plan to bring the water to the people and the people to the water, to encourage more people into the centre and provide a better living environment for all residents. The population of the city has been falling over the past three decades.
Duisburg has the largest inland harbor in Europe. With its interconnected waterways and canals it can transport a large volume of goods throughout the country.
This afternoon Judy took a visit to the galley, where the head chef showed us the functions of the kitchen to feed about 200 people (passengers and crew combined). There are 9 chefs and 2 dishwashers. All surfaces and appliances are stainless steel, in a space which is relatively small for so many people to work in. Fresh food is brought on board by hand whilst passengers are on excursions. Fresh fruit and vegetables come twice a week, and other supplies once a week. Obviously storage capacity must be constrained by the space available. The only food not prepared on board is ice cream.
We are heading for Maastricht for our overnight stay. Maastricht is on the River Mass and marks the Belgian-Dutch border on its way to Maastricht
As a heavy industrial city Duisburg is the largest steel producer in Europe. The city centre has been revamped since the war and the objective is to create waterways and pedestrian malls throughout the inner city to encourage more city living. The plan appears to be working.
The Town Hall has been rebuilt since the war as has the other 90% that was destroyed.
The Gothic Salvator Church was bombed and lost its spire during WWII which was never replaced.
A different more modern type of stained glass window in the Gothic Church.
The new pedestrian mall with new buildings and a rotating large bright fountain in the centre of town.
An Aussie chick in the brewery at Duisburg.
The Scenic Jade moored in front of one of the many bridges over the Rhine River.
These two look a bit lost in one of the Duisburg sculptures. This one is called the Whale Bone sculpture
Then the Nutbush started and the place started to rock. Note Judy leading the group again !!
Ann, Brian and Judy after the end of the dancing competition, the judges went to bed early around mid night so we never found out who won. We think we all won !
Look at Rob and Margaret, they kept dancing even after the music finished and never missed a beat.
All those who can keep awake until 10.00 pm wait until Brian and Ann start dancing. Everyone watches in awe and as
soon as they stop dancing, the wall flowers head straight to bed.
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