Cycling into Dresden

Today was another short ride, which was just as well as there was so much to see along the way. The main highlight was the towering Fort Konigstein, perched high on a peak, overlooking the river. This fort has had many uses throughout its history, but it is easy to see why it was never conquered in battle.

This afternoon we rode into the large city of Dresden. This city was almost obliterated in the carpet bombing of WW2. Tens of thousands of people burnt to death, and virtually every building was destroyed.

It has taken 7 decades to rebuild the city into the thriving metropolis it is today. At first glance, you might even think that the buildings date back hundreds of years. It is only on closer inspection that you can see that most are reconstructions.

I will have a couple of free days in Dresden, before I fly off to Rome. Today, however, did mark the end of my cycling for this trip.Read more