Monday May 20, 2013

 

 

Today was our first day riding.,  How cool was it,,,,  Let me tell you.  We started out going up stream in Passau, crossed the river and went to over the river and through Passau.  All the churches were clanging their bells as we went through.  Once out of the city we were in the country with lots of trees and the river next to us.  The birds were abundant and sang their glorious songs as we rolled by.  We took several ferries along the way including oe which sold schnapps on board.  We also saw locks which  were quite high.  We chose t take a ferry down the road instead of crossing over the lock.   We saw at least  one chapel which seems to be traditional for Austrians to have on the walk and bike paths.  The bikes ae so different from our own.  Definitely not as easy to use and certainly not as fast,  They are quite heavy compared to our own bikes.  We did 54 kilometers today and we all made it We are a little sore on our seats but e are looking forward to our ride tomorrow and te sail down the river and arrival in Linz.  The ship is very comfortable and the food is good.     Arrived in inz about 7 PM  ‘we are getting ready to go into the old city to go to the Cathedral.