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Rob and I reluctantly left Julie, Beth and Lori in Passau, where they began their journey home. We still miss Patty too.
Our plan is to cycle for another month or so. We have hopes of reaching the Black Sea or Istanbul, either of which would constitute cycling across Europe.
The last two days of 68 miles each has gotten us well into Austria
We were 15 minutes in our journey from Passau, day 1 of this segment, when we crossed the border into Austria
Following the Danube with very gray skies
With the occasional castle along the way
This was a ferry crossing. There is not an engine on the ferry. It is tied to a cable upstream and they use big rudders to go from side to side
and they use hatchets to keep doors open
Overall, it was a very nice day. We had favorable winds and beautiful trails (with no cars along the flood abatement system). As you can see, overcast, damp and 40 degrees, there was no danger of overheating.
Mauthausen to Krems
Today was another cool start to the day. Fortunately, the roads were wonderful and the winds, although very light, were favorable.
We passed this metal fish early in the ride. My bike is alongside for a perspective of the size
The map shows many of the cities along this portion of the Rhine in Lower Austria
There were a few clouds along the way
If those look like rain to you, you are correct. We got a little wet today.
This is a picture of Lori, Beth, my niece Kristy and Julie in Stuggart. Yesterday, our three cycling companions took the train to Stuttgart, where Kristy and her family live. Ask them about the trip sometime for a good story.
Today they got the bikes boxed up for shipment, tomorrow they go to Frankfurt and they fly home on Saturday.
Rob and I are heading to Vienna.
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