Day 23, Saturday June 25th
What a day of cycling!! Although we did do a lot of kms (73km in fact) we had a 30km/hr wind behind us for most of the way. Wow we just flew along, at one time cruising along at 25km/hr for about 10km. The morning was cool which also made for pleasant cycling. A hot chocolate at Grein and then a tour of the oldest still-used theatre was fun – it was very small and had a toilet right next to the auditorium with a curtain for privacy so the customers didn't miss the funny bit of the performance – apparently they stuck their heads out!! It was also adjacent to the goal which had some bricks removed so the inmates could see the performance.
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They also needed to be fed or they would make a lot of noise during the performance. From there we “flew” to Persenbeug and looked for a lunch venue. By this time threatening black clouds were ahead of us and after several “nothing suitable” (for vegetarians, that is) restaurants we doubled back to a pub right on the river which by luck had a vegetarian option. This proved very tasty and while we dined the rain poured down. After we had finished the rain had stopped and we proceeded on our way all dry.
They also needed to be fed or they would make a lot of noise during the performance. From there we “flew” to Persenbeug and looked for a lunch venue. By this time threatening black clouds were ahead of us and after several “nothing suitable” (for vegetarians, that is) restaurants we doubled back to a pub right on the river which by luck had a vegetarian option. This proved very tasty and while we dined the rain poured down. After we had finished the rain had stopped and we proceeded on our way all dry.
As we road along we noticed in several places large bonfires being set up along with tents which would provide food and beverages. Often the re was a “Guy” at the top of the pile and several fire trucks already in place. On arriving at Melk (our sleeping place) I enquired about the fires and was told it is tradition that these happen on the Saturday after midsummer's eve. It wasn't clear to me as to why but it is the tradition.
We stopped at Melk to see the Benedictine Abbey which is spectacular – it is situated on a hill overlooking the Danube.
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Parts date from the 10th century but the most inspiring portions were built in the early 1700's in Baroque style – this means very ornate, painted ceilings, marble and lots of gold. It had a library with 100,000 books, many dating from the Middle Ages. My favourite was the spiral staircase.
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We have a good forecast with high 20's to low 30's over the next few days so will try to start early and finish early. We are looking to be in Vienna mid morning on Monday.
Parts date from the 10th century but the most inspiring portions were built in the early 1700's in Baroque style – this means very ornate, painted ceilings, marble and lots of gold. It had a library with 100,000 books, many dating from the Middle Ages. My favourite was the spiral staircase.
We have a good forecast with high 20's to low 30's over the next few days so will try to start early and finish early. We are looking to be in Vienna mid morning on Monday.
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