It was great to see Heidi and James but this time in Heidi's home town Moos. We started our trip by visiting an old slag heap that had been turned into a ski slope, luge and swimming pool. T The …
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The Danube tour begins
So yesterday I started my trip along the Donau starting in a place called Donaueshingen. This is the confluence of two rivers, the Brigach and the Breg. From now on it is called the Danube. I followed it to East …
Crossed four borders and Heidiland
Today was an early start and a 300k ride to Switzerland. I was in four countries today, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein (where Heidiland is) and Switzerland - no having to check in 2 hours early, scanning luggage or showing passports. I …
Couchsurfing in Munich and BMW, BMW and more BMW
So I arrived in Munich yesterday and just spent the day cruising one street that I guess is a bit famous. I visited a few bike shops and then went to BMW Weld to get my ticket for the three …
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Scharnebeck Ship Lift
Even though I have been to Lüneburg many time this was the first time I saw this ship lift. Amazing to see and it takes no more than 2 minutes to lift a ship 38 metres. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scharnebeck_twin_ship_lift Read More "Scharnebeck …
Made it to Germany
It was a long day yesterday, flying non stop from Christchurch to Hamburg, apart from refueling and plane changes. A highlight was flying in the Airbus A380 from Singapore to London. The plane is amazing and huge but so smooth. …