We’ve had a couple of schedule changes because the Danube River water levels are precariously low.
At first, we were going to have to end in Passau instead of Regensburg, because it didn’t look like we’d be able to get to Regensburg before the water got too shallow.
Then we got word that we were going to be able to go all the way to Regensburg.
And just now (mid-day) on Friday, already in Regensburg, it was determined that the river is evaporating/draining so fast that if we stay here over night to disembark in the morning as planned, by morning the ship might be stranded here because of the low water level — fine for us because we’re disembarking; bad for the cruise line, which won’t be able to get out of here.
So at the end of tonight, we are going to sail to a place between here and Passau, called Straubing to disembark there.
We have “private” transportation arrangements, meaning a driver is coming to pick us up to take us to the Munich airport, and we’ve been in touch with the driver (who is great) via WhatsApp to stay on top of the changes.
I’ve decided to order a drink now every time plans change.
My plus-sized Bloody Mary and Al having empathy drink with me.
