Biking along the Elbe

August 15, 2012 Wednesday

We woke up at more of a decent hour (due to our hunger and all of the farm noises) but did not get a chance to see Gustav in the morning to thank him repeatedly (THANK YOU GUSTAV!!!) We biked to a bakery near by to get some fresh rolls, sandwhiches and to stock up on a few food supplies.

Wittorf and California represent!

When we headed out, we were lucky enough to come across two women who were also biking to the Elbe for a short bike trip of their own, so we all headed that way together. When we parted ways, they asked to take a picture with us, because "It wasn't everyday that you meet Californians in Wittorf". We too wanted a picture because it wasn't everyday that we would meet someone from Wittorf.

town along the edge of the Elbe

Our view at a stopping point (and probably where Alex left his water bottle)

We finally connected with the Elbe bike route which was quite beautiful and refreshing. Clear skies and calm waters were excellent scenery for our days journey. We got close to a small town in which to eat and restock, when Alex realized he had left his water bottle about 6km back, and since it is our aim not to loose too much on this trip (and the fact that our waterbottles are so essential) he went back for it. He made excellent time too.

Upon arriving in the small town, we realized that 3pm is not a lunch hour, but time for coffee and ice cream, so we were somewhat low on options. We ended up eating at a Greek fast food type place and had 2 Gyro burgers and a plate of fries a piece. We picked up some fresh food at the Biomart down the road and got back to biking.

Our view while riding

We ended up putting in a fair amount of kilometers to a camping platz just outside of Tießau (the ß= ss) where we were told we could pay in the morning. We set up camp and made two small pots of instant soup, one with carrots and peas added, and another with an egg cooked in.