What a ride!

Wow!! Yesterday was our test day and we won!! 83 km from Mariahout to Bree. My legs were so tired that it took all the rest of my energy to climb the stairs to our hotel room at the Hotel Mussenburgof.

Here is our story of the day ... Earlier in the week we located a hotel in Bree via the Internet. We sent an email asking for confirmation that they had bicycle storage, but never did get a response.

After 7 1/2 hours of cycling (in mostly cold weather mixed with a little rain), we arrived in Bree. By now you've likely figured out that the reason we didn't receive a reply was because the hotel was CLOSED!!!

We asked around town for other hotels with little luck until someone mentioned a B&B just outside of town. After 80+ km, what's a few more ... Especially considering the alternatives! Boy, did we luck out! We arrived at the Hotel Mussenburgof and immediately fell in love with the converted farm. It's part of the Bike & Bed network and sits right on the canal that flows down to Masstricht, our destination for today's ride.

So the adventure continues ...

Back up a few days first though. We had a fabulous weekend full of laughter and life with Jack, Patricia, Kayley, Sydney & Jake. The visit with Wilma and Toon, seeing Ome Adrian and then spending a couple of hours with Ome Johan in the cafe was very special. Thanks very much guys! We miss you already ...

Tot ziens ...