Day 9 Leg 2 Artsteten- Tulln 104 km

40 years ago on this day we were married at Highnam.

May 5th 1984
On that day, who’d have thought that in 40 years time we’d be pedalling along the Danube on electricly assisted bicycles, whilst taking photos and navigating using a portable telephone!!

Another warm day that started at the foot of Artstetten Schloss. Once home & final resting place of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 was the trigger for the start of WW1

The Schloss at Artstetten

History lesson over.

Our first 3 km to the river was all downhill with nice views of the eastern Alps.
A very fertile and sheltered valley growing wine grapes and apricots by the river
Grape vines growing from walls!
Steep sided slopes growing vines
Lunch by the increasingly wide Danube
Poplar tree seeds looking like snow
Acacia trees in full bloom, very fragrant.
A big abbey on a hill
After our furthest cycling day and anniversary, we found a delightful restaurant using only local ingredients, including this flamingo mushroom, found on dead trees. (See above) This accompanied some delicious
1 year old venison that can only legally be shot in May. We timed it perfectly!👍🏼
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Published by Robkeene

Sue and I are both over 60 and looking to explore the cycle routes in France

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  1. Dominique's avatar Dominique says:
    May 6, 2024 at 7:07 am

    happy birthday ! Bon voyage en vélo

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    1. Robkeene's avatar Robkeene says:
      May 6, 2024 at 8:01 am

      Merci Dominique.

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  2. mws1154's avatar mws1154 says:
    May 7, 2024 at 9:07 am

    Lovely pictures! I remember the day of the wedding and the previous evening very well. Fun times! Also the repeat 20 years ago, also a fun time.

    Enjoy your time in Vienna!

    Best Regards – Manfred

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