September 5, 2022
Day 1: Hurrah in Rastatt
Karlsruhe - Rastatt
I got an extra early start. Often the city trains into Munich are delayed and I didn't want to risk that. But the 7:02 train was on time and we were at the Hauptbahnhof a half an hour later.
We needed two elevators to get to the level where the trains depart, the first one worked, the second one not. That is what the extra time is good for. Fortunately there was another elevator at the other end of the underground station... and it was working.
The train was on time and after Janos put me on the train, I relaxed for the three hour ride to Karlsruhe. I got help getting my bike off the train and before I knew it, my bags were on the platform, too. Lots of kind souls out there.
Today the temperatures went up to 30C and just two days ago I thought I felt autumn in the air. My 30-km route from Karlsruhe to Rastatt where Susan and I were to meet, was uneventful, no, it was actually unattractive. First I had a look at Karsruhe Palace and its gardens on my way out of town, the most interesting part of the ride.
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I followed a stream for a while and then was on a bicycle path next to the highway. I found one bench and shade for a break and a bite to eat, the rest was in the hot sun. I hope I did a better job planning the coming days.
I dawdled a bit, made a small detour to what I thought might be an interesting church (it wasn't) to break up the monotony of the bike path and arrived at the hotel around three. Not soon after I got a message from Susan saying she just had three more kilometers to go. From my window I saw her riding into the driveway of the hotel, hurrah. She made it from Paris, I made it from Munich! Now let the tour begin.
But first let's eat. We sat outdoors at an Italian place and had a wonderful evening catching up. Then early to bed - I was so tired after the excitement the day.
Today's ride: 31 km (19 miles)
Total: 31 km (19 miles)
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