Sunday 19 July 2009

The journy finallay Begins!

After a very shakey start in Regensburg the trip is slowly taking shape. The initial ride was from the top of the hill down to the danube river. Given i had only a tenious hold on the bike it was a bit of a terrifingy experience.

Once out of Regenburg however it was a relitivly straight ride along the river in mostly nice sunshine. A few rounds of getting lost and more than a few trailer upsets and it was a bit of tiring day.

I had an awesome camp in the forest but the wins and rain picked up in the night. The next morning i was greated but heavy rain that didnt let up for most tof the day.

I eventaully made it to Passau and then the mother of all hill climbs out of the town up to Nehaus. Not what you want after an 80km ride but made it none the less

Have done some serious repacking and hope to get the weight sitting lower so as it is more stable ( unlike me!) Tommrrow i will start out once more following the danube to Liz and then Vienna. One country down- 19 to go!

3 comments:

  1. I know your mum thoroughly enjoyed her time with you! If you need an English speaker in Vienna I have a camino friend living there, let me know if you need a contact. Buen bike trip!

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  2. Gosh you're going to have great leg muscles! Enjoying hearing about the ride.

    Nic and steve and co

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  3. Looks like I'm going to enjoy your postings as much as Janet's emails.
    Pam

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