Day 4

We are awoken at around 5.30 to the sound of thunder followed soon by pouring rain.  Rolling over we try from more sleep but the rain keeps coming.  At breakfast the talk turnsto the weather and the host says she will check the internet for us.  She returns saying that scattered showers are expected all day.  The rain continued at this time.  While we had a pleasant host,  the optioin of spending an extra day did not appeal.  AS we spoke the rain became lighter and we returned to our room and packed.  A little rain was not going to put us off.  Bt the time we had finished packing the rain had stopped and we headed off.  It just got better and with the wind behind us we made good speed.. By morning tea we had travelled about 30km and felt we had earned our treats. 

We continued south a bit away from the Rhine, preferring to stay in the countryside as this part of the river is dominated by big industry.  Tomorrow we head back toward the river and by evening shouldbe in Cologne.  From then on we will follow the cycle track along the river.  Tonight we stay in a town calll Willich located just south fo the city of Krefeld.  We manafed around 82km today  and whilst we have very sore bums all-in-all we are handling the challenges of the ride very well and with each day we are becoming fitter.  Chou for now.