Not exactly a waltz or a walk in the park, but the Danube makes cycling easy! Before we get to today's adventures, we wanted to share 2 pictures from our day walking around Vienna.
This store is home to some of the finest Italian espresso machines on the market. A cool €1200 or €1300 will set you up with the entry-level model. I have to admit that I was suffering from machiatto envy.
So, what do you do when you don't buy the espresso machine? You have someone else make it for you! Vienna is filled with these little gems, off the tourist map, that houses the great bistro's, private art galleries and outdoor cafe's. Herr Krause suggested the areas that we should spend time visiting.
Today's cycle was along the north bank of the Danube to a town called Orth a.d. Donau, approx. 65 km east of Vienna and our 1/2 way point to tomorrow's destination Bratislava. We found a cute Pension, more of a traditional N.A. B&B than a European Inn. We were welcomed by Martin, a pretty interesting 15-year old who studies at the high school for the arts in Vienna. He tells us that he gets up at 5 am on school days to catch a 6 am bus and arrives at school by 7:30 am. He is a music student (not classical) but plays multiple instruments to support his Rock & Roll and a Southern Blues habit.
A photo of the cycle path along the Danube just west of Vienna. Once we passed through the city, the cycle paths became quite busy with all types of bikes and cyclists. We passed more Viennese in their "natural" state than you could count. Mostly 50 to 70 year olds ...
The view looking east, up the Danube, toward Vienna. We are both feeling sore rears and tired legs, but inspired! Another ~300 km to Budapest which we have allowed 5 days to cover.
We're all smiles when we are riding!
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