LA airport
May 22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Making progress. Twi more flights and then I get to rest
Train into Vienna
May 23, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Almost to the hotel. Last two flights were delayed but did not have much of an effect. The hotel is near the main town train station so shower and dinner soon
YEAH. Found my hotel
Spanish Riding school
May 24, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Have a ticket for a tour in an hour so decided to sit next to the exercise ring and enjoy a break. Plus can share some photos .
St Stephens church, a street view, Goethe statue, Mozart, and currentRead more
My pre birthday present
May 25, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
A wish come true. To see the Royal Lippizaners preform.
It was awesome but no photos of horses in the arena only in stable area.
News: as of 2008 they have female riders.
Cafe trimell
May 25, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Raining here, but was able to get train ticket for tomorrows trip to Passau, Germany. And now sitting in an Italian restaurant with a glass of wine and ravioli. So all is well.
Hotel Residenz. Passau
May 26, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Made it to Passau and found the Zephyr group. Even found an electric bike I could use. Did a short explore ride and going to the meet and greet.
Donau Schlinge River Resort
May 27, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Completed 40 km of biking along the Danube river. Started in Passau, Germany , 10:30 am and arrived here at 2:17pm. Of course had to stop for coffee and cake along way. Now recovering with beer andRead more
Hotel Wolfinger
May 28, 2024 in Austria ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
53 km route today. But made it . Rained lightly all day but better than humidity and heat. Linz is a large town so have all afternoon to explore.
The route was super easy to follow, lots of swans andRead more
Hotel Alpenblick
May 29, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
I made 63 km. It was a great day. I did opt out of the ride up the hill to the hotel and instead had an awesome lunch by the river. Really nice view from hotel .
Photos are from a long the way, weRead more
Hotel Wachauerhof
May 30, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Melk, Austria
Today was a public holiday, Corpus Christi day. Birch trees were placed all over Kollmitzburg and there was a parade this morning before we left. That should be the video.
The ride wasRead more
Half way.
May 31, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Stopped for lunch and physical recovery. Fantastic spaztle and mushrooms.
83 km today. Plus light rain.
Best western. Hotel
May 31, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Ok weird to pull into Tulln. And stay at a Best Western. But made it rain has stopped. Heard the news about Trump trial (sure hope it is not fake news). Now for a bit of rest and then an exploreRead more
Heading to Vienna
June 1, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Last day on bikes. Sort of sad but must admit ready to chill out. Only 41 km today. Weather looks good.
Hilton Plaza. Vienna
June 1, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Fun day. 41 km. And started off really easy. Except the app we were using for our route map failed. So last 10km on Google maps. Almost ok, then bike chain slipped off and started to rain. Had a greatRead more
End of Zephyr trip
June 1, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Photos from my room and then Off to a wine tasting. On the way to the final dinner passed a Memorial to the Austrian Jews .
I head across town to my previous hotel today. I have a couple more daysRead more
Fliedergarten
June 2, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Walking around Vienna. Needed a break and found this garden. It means lilac garden but mainly see veggies.
Check out the unusual purses.
Chocolate fix
June 2, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
When in Europe. Eat as much chocolate as possible.
Plus right out side of Hotel Pension Stadtpark.
Last day in Vienna
June 3, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
I wandered through many shops this morning. Taking an afternoon break so I can be awake for the evening concert at St. Peters cathedral this evening.
First photos are of St Stephens, they are workingRead more
Vienna Airport
June 4, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
So now starts a long day.
LA
June 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Taking progress. One more flight to Fresno
Home
June 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
Back to kims
Favorite job
June 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Kim had an appointment this morning and I get to enjoy.
Lake Yosemite
June 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Kim needed us out of the house for a Play Adventure staff party. Nathan took a bunch of kids to an indoor trampoline place and our to lunch. I went kayaking. Lake Yosemite is just up the road. Got inRead more
Bass lake
June 11, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Kim and kids traveled to Bass lake. Did a short hike to see a waterfall and then to a little swimming cove. Finally to Southgate Brewery for lunch. A really fun day away from super hot Merced. EnjoyRead more
Piano recital
June 15, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Elliott had a piano recital this morning. Fun to listen to the variety of students
Then home to make a solar oven to roast marshmallows for s'mores. Plus make California rolls for dinner. Kim, theRead more