Monday 6th May. 60 miles
Krems to Grein
Dry morning but cold, cycling through small villages with vineyards. The occasional tourist trap. In one small town there seemed to be at least 5 different tour guides with their groups in action. At Melk there is an enormous old Benedictine monastery overlooking the town. A lot of the cruise boats which I have seen stop here. I passed an organised cycle ride. The Australians cyclists I chatted to were from such a cruise.
I am gaining height and as the day wore on the Danube banks became more forested. Most people cycle downhill. I, of course,am going up!
Not that impressed by tonight’s campsite-expensive with only basic facilities. I have used their pricey washer and dryer. Cannot get proper reception on their wi fi so photos from today will follow. Just a couple of night time ones.
Dry morning but cold, cycling through small villages with vineyards. The occasional tourist trap. In one small town there seemed to be at least 5 different tour guides with their groups in action. At Melk there is an enormous old Benedictine monastery overlooking the town. A lot of the cruise boats which I have seen stop here. I passed an organised cycle ride. The Australians cyclists I chatted to were from such a cruise.
I am gaining height and as the day wore on the Danube banks became more forested. Most people cycle downhill. I, of course,am going up!
Not that impressed by tonight’s campsite-expensive with only basic facilities. I have used their pricey washer and dryer. Cannot get proper reception on their wi fi so photos from today will follow. Just a couple of night time ones.
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