It’s actually sort of green
I’m talking about the “blue” Danube. We got a first hand look a few weeks ago when we visited the Wachau region of Austria. The Danube in this area winds through a twisty valley with vineyards along one side and orchards on the other. Both sides have ample castle ruins and ancient churches, as well as a good share of cafes. The other big attractions are the bike paths which follow along the river and through the little towns along the way. We packed up our bikes and headed to Krems at one end of the valley. From there we spent a day cycling, sightseeing, and wine tasting until we ended up in Melk, home of a famous abbey. After staying there overnight, it was nice ride back along the other side. The weather cooperated which made for a perfect weekend. This story is better told in photos:
Before: the new bike rack in action.
Eric among the grapes, checking on next year’s wine.
Finally, the green river…
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