Okay so maybe we were a bit previous in saying this trip wouldn't be a workout.
On day 2 from Fridingen to Sigmaringen was a lot more challenging.
Gayle walked up five of the hills....in a beautiful area described as the most scenic part of the trip......read hilly....the Danube winds through limestone cliffs at this stage.
We started off in light rain and it was cool.....but we sure warmed up on the hills.....and the rain didn't last.
Arrived at our accommodation which was uphill from town center....luckily the owner offered to drive us into the center or we would have gone to bed on arrival...as it was we toured the castle, had dinner and walked back uphill.....and slept from 8pm till 6am without stirring.
Day 3 not so hilly ..... Overcast and looked like rain all day but didn't materialize.
Had our best meal yet.....lunch of trout,salad, & potatoes.....and even had a glass of Riesling with it and got back on the bikes.....had to walk up a couple of the hills after that though.
The route is very well marked....winding first through forests and then through lush fields some of which have been freshly fertilized with pig manure (we think).
Every breakfast has been great.....cereal, yogurt,assortment of breads, fruit, cheeses, meats, and hard boiled eggs....plus juice & tea or coffee.
Most places we have stayed in have wood panelling and outside pull down shutters.
The area around the Danube is beautiful with some towns dating back to 600 AD
We are going to be fit after two weeks of this!
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