We left the Café on the hill and rode over some amazing roads through Neustadt, Singen, and past a hugh lake to Frierichshafen and Lindau. Excellent weather and quite sunny. We crossed the Rheine un-opposed and noticed that was very full. No so further up north I believe where the Elbe has burst it's banks.
From then on I think we popped in and out of Austria as one does and of course up and over mountains – lots of mountains. No sooner had we found the road to Garmish and the heavens opened and down it came… thunder, lighting and vast amounts of rain. The roads were under 2 inches of water with minutes. I saw a steel workers factory and it had a awning so under we went – bike and all and just waited for the storm to pass… After about 20mins – all was clear – out we go back on the road and it started again. Torrential again – and within 10 mins I was at the Camp Site and yes your right – it was now under 3 inches of water like every thing else around town.
I was now totally soaked in spite of wearing full waterproofs….I told Gertie to start on tomorrow's route to get us out of town – and yet another downfall – even heavier this time – sod this we thought…. What is that over there a B & B with a Union Jack outside… One night, one person, lots of wet clothes and Breakfast please…. Job Done. The room is small with clothes everywhere… and a bag of Madeleleines for company…..
Breakfasts at 7.30....... Then Italy and Bled in Slovenia.... What joy....