АвстрияStephansplatz48°12’30” N 16°22’21” E 13 сентября 2011 г., Австрия ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Today ten of our original group transferred from Vienna to Prague, to begin our ride along the Elbe to Dresden.
ЧехияOld Town Square50°5’15” N 14°25’17” E
14 сентября 2011 г., Чехия ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Since we only had two days in Prague, I started off by doing what I always do in an unfamiliar town. I walk, and walk, and then walk some more. During my walking I like to stop and spend time justЧитать далее
ЧехияOld Town Square50°5’15” N 14°25’17” E
15 сентября 2011 г., Чехия ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
On our second day in Prague, I somehow allowed myself to be talked into joining a guided tour of the city. I normally avoid these like the plague, but, since the rest of the group seemed keen, IЧитать далее
ЧехияMělník50°21’7” N 14°28’29” E
16 сентября 2011 г., Чехия ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Today it was time to say goodbye to Prague, get back on our bikes and start riding again. Ahead of us was a 55 km ride to Melnik. Although most of our later cycling would be along the Elbe River,Читать далее
Чехия[Litoměřice] town hall t.50°32’3” N 14°7’54” E
17 сентября 2011 г., Чехия ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Day 2 of our ride was around 45 km to Litomerice. The route loosely followed the Elbe River, but did meander away from the river on some occasions. Once again, most of the ride was through quiet ruralЧитать далее
ЧехияPastýřská stěna50°46’57” N 14°12’53” E
18 сентября 2011 г., Чехия ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Today was our last full day of cycling in the Czech Republic. Tomorrow we would be crossing the border back into Germany for the final two days of riding.
It was around 50 km of varied riding. SomeЧитать далее
ГерманияKirnitzsch50°55’5” N 14°9’12” E
19 сентября 2011 г., Германия ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Today was a shorter (and easier) ride of under 30 km. It took us to the German town of Bad Schandau. This is a health resort spa town, where the main industry is soaking in spa baths and curing justЧитать далее
ГерманияDresden51°2’58” N 13°44’17” E
20 сентября 2011 г., Германия ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
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. ThisЧитать далее
ГерманияDresden51°2’58” N 13°44’17” E
21 сентября 2011 г., Германия ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
With our cycling now finished, we were free to revert to just being regular tourists for a change. We utilised our time by walking the city and seeing some of the major sights. We also entertainedЧитать далее
ИталияPorta Pinciana41°54’35” N 12°29’21” E 22 сентября 2011 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
This morning I packed my bags, farewelled my fellow travelers, and caught a taxi to the airport for my flight to Rome. I would be spending the next week in Rome and Paris.
