Month: September 2023

Tuttlingen to Ersingen via Sidmaringen

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The beautiful Danube valley. {CAPTION}

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Dolomite formations line both sides of this valley. {CAPTION}

Beautiful valley farms {CAPTION}

Not a day without a big climb or two. {CAPTION}

Hilltop castles. {CAPTION}

Horse and I had lunch at this beer garden. {CAPTION}

Sigmaringen castle {CAPTION}

Home that makes me want a Yodel! {CAPTION}

Horse has a good nose for Bakery’s. {CAPTION}

Reflections of the Danube. {CAPTION}

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Nice and cool in the cave. {CAPTION}

Into the morning mist we go 😎. {CAPTION}

Castles around every corner.
Thanks for following me on this wonderful journey through Europe.
Take care, Freebird

Uberlingen Germany yo Tuttlingen Germany.

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Okay, I’m a slacker. I took another day off the bike to enjoy the beauty of Lake Constance or Lake Bodensee as they say in Germany. I turned out to be a good decision to take another rest day before climbing up and over and through the Black Forest Mountains that was today’s ride. My GPS App said “most difficult “ and it was totally correct. Holy shit, what a climb it was today. Reminded me of the Rockies In Montana and Idaho. Anywho I only crashed once and I was just about bug speed (about 4 mph) . Other than a skinned up left knee and elbow no worse for the ware. I can screaming down the other side of the mountain at break knock speed holding on tight with a big grin on my face. {CAPTION}

Uberlingen church. Cera 1385 {CAPTION}

My first sign that tells me I have left the Rhine Valley headed north and east ( which is the wrong direction but necessary to get to the Danube valley. {CAPTION}

The start of the Black Forest trail- going up {CAPTION}

Da Black Forest trail. Beautiful and shaded. And up and up. {CAPTION}

This is where I thought I was at the top. Wrong ! {CAPTION}

Okay, this is where I thought was the top. Wrong again 🥲. {CAPTION}

Okay, this is the top cuz it’s where the skiers ⛷️ get off in the winter time . Finally the top. 😅😅😅. It’s beautiful up here. {CAPTION}

The beginning of Danube is tiny ( smaller than the Yahara) and I will follow it to Passau where it will be a great river. {CAPTION}

Beautiful architecture of Tuttlingen near my hotel. Yep, I’ll be in a comfy bed and in a coma tonight. {CAPTION}

My Route to Passau along the Danube. Only 550 kilometers . Yikes, what was I thinking 🤔 😂.
Take care. Thanks for your comments, sorry I don’t have much time or energy to answer .
Freebird and Horse ( horse is the name of my bike)

Schaffhausen Switzerland to Uberligen Germany.

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Wow! I’ve done some pretty rides but this one tops the list. The ride along the azure blue Lake Constance with the Swiss Alps in the background is stunning. Made it difficult to pay attention to the bike trail ahead of me which was filled with e-bikes and pedestrians. {CAPTION}

Town entrance. And breakfast. {CAPTION}
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Crossing the Rhine on da wooden bridge. {CAPTION}

Horse and I and Lake Constance. I know, I look thinner because I am. And legs 🦵 have no fat. I saw a sign “burn fat not gas” 😄. {CAPTION}

Horse and I on the ferry ⛴️ from Konstanz to Meersburg. {CAPTION}

I’m missing my boat 😄😂.
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Looking back towards Switzerland. It’s a postcard. {CAPTION}

It’s much prettier than this picture. {CAPTION}

A sunset swim in Lake Constance and then I crawl in Camp Happy and for sweet dreams.
I hope your day includes some sweet memories and dreams. Take care, Freebird

Schaffhausen Switzerland rest day

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It was time for a rest day and laundry. Also had time to explore a little of Schaffhausen which is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Only my second day off in three weeks. Yah, what was I thinking. The weather has been hot but not much rain. Now that I’ve reached the Narrows of the Rhine it very pretty and very hilly . {CAPTION}

Hardest decision of the day- lounge chair or hammock? {CAPTION}
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City center. {CAPTION}

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And more city center. Beautiful architecture everywhere. {CAPTION}

Hammock saves the day !!😃
Hopefully you had a chance to recharge a bit today too. Take care, Freebird

Basel Switzerland to Feuerthalen Switzerland via the Rhine Falls

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A couple things to note about the last couple days. Switzerland 🇨🇭 is beautiful. Switzerland hills. {CAPTION}

There are water fountains everywhere and it good stuff on a hot day. {CAPTION}

A nice view of the Rhine from above. {CAPTION}

Funny barns built long ago and still standing. {CAPTION}

Pretty little villages along the Rhine. {CAPTION}
Da Rhine Falls {CAPTION}
More Falls {CAPTION}

Falls from above. {CAPTION}

I love the cool mist created by the falls.

Next stop Lake Constance. Thanks again for the comments. I’m finally getting now that I’m at a campground with fast internet. Take care, Freebird 😃😎

Strasbourg Germany to Basel Switzerland 🇨🇭

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Welcome country number four (Switzerland 🇨🇭. ) Where I met and chatted it up with a lady on the trail , I know- it doesn’t sound like me. Anyway she mentioned that I was going up hill and into the prevailing wind. And then off she went down river and down wind. I made a quick note to myself for next time 🤣.
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More castles than I can count. {CAPTION}

A rest stop in France along the wonderful canal trail. I was thinking it would be boring, but it turned out to be wonderful and fun. The French know how to make excellent food. {CAPTION}

Canal boats converted into home. {CAPTION}

Miles and miles of canal trail. Mostly gravel but well maintained. {CAPTION}

When you have to 💩 follow this sign.😂. I love it {CAPTION}

Mountains in the distance. They get a little closer every day. So I think I’m going the right direction. {CAPTION}

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The wild Rhine were I took a midday dip to cool down 😎. {CAPTION}

My great campsite on the Rhine for my first time camping in Switzerland.
Good wishes to all of you. You are loved 🥰. Mike