Vennbahnweg flat

The Fen railway trail offered no resistance to my pedaling and I rolled on along. It might be the longest section of railway in Europe that is made cyclable. Later I realize this is less comfy as the river trails - because where do I get water?

The route zigzagged between Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium. Once in there, the coffee quality immediately got better. Energized, I pedaled further to feel a wobble in my handlebar. Great! My first external tire puncture. Looks like I jinxed it by speaking about it that morning.

I walked to the nearest campsite hoping to find a solution. This site was empty and the man on the phone said I could stay the night. As I set up, I realized that there was just nobody there at all. It was such an eiree feeling to be all alone amongst all the curtained mobile homes and decorated terraces. Under a full moon, I set about repairing the flat tire.Read more