June 1, 2011
Holzminden - Hessisch Oldendorf: Janos shaves off his moustache
The day dawned much cooler than the past days but it was dry and the sky became bluer as the day progressed. We also had continual wind which drained almost all of the battery on Janos' bike - which just goes to show that riding against the wind requires a lot of energy.
Today was market day on the main square in Holzminden - vegetables, flowers, clothing and miscellaneous were for sale, a colorful scene. We wandered around and took pictures before we got on the road. We weren't in a hurry. It was early June and the days were already very long as the summer solstice approached.
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Again we were full of enthusiasm for the Weser Bike Path and the splendid landscape we were riding through.
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At noon we were in Hameln, where I had my first introduction to the incredibe carved wood decorations on the facades in this part of Germany. I don't think I had ever even seen pictures of this beautiful architectural craftsmanship.
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When we arrived in Hessisch Oldendorf, we didn't seen any signs out renting rooms nor did we see any hotels. However, we did find an information board with addresses and telephone numbers of hotels, private rooms and pensions. We got out our cell phone and were able to reserve a private room not too far away from the center of town.
The house where we stayed was quite a treat. Our hostess, Frau Koch, was a collector. She loved and could not resist knick-knacks, curios and antiques she found at flea markets. She also had a true talent for arranging them and exhibiting them artistically. Our comfortable and clean room, however, was set up for renting and did not resemble a museum. We payed 48 € including breakfast. After resting, we returned to town for something to eat.
Today's ride: 70 km (43 miles)
Total: 780 km (484 miles)
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