Melk to Krems: A ride through the beautiful Wachau Valley - London to Istanbul on a Recumbent Tandem - CycleBlaze

September 29, 2012

Melk to Krems: A ride through the beautiful Wachau Valley

Melk Abbey is quite a sight lit up at night.
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The view from our window at the Gasthaus.
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The excellent coffee house was on the first floor of our guesthouse.
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We had a great stay at the Gasthaus - comfortable and spacious.
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The Melk Rathaus was across the road.
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Our guesthouse
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The Abbey dominates the townscape.
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Across the Danube from Melk
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One of two remaining medieval lighthouses for ships on the Danube.
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A blow down - a reminder that we are cycling down river
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A picnic stop for lunch and tea - as we ate our meal, we watched 7 river boats line up and dock at Melk for day trips.
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Yes, Austria people do dress in traditional clothing. Perhaps it is because it is October?
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Charmaine RuppoltThe Austrian people look warm in their traditional clothing. :)
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This old stone structure has been incorporated into a newer home.
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We really enjoyed meeting these Canadians from Sudbury again. We had first met them over a week ago in Passau at the beginning of their journey. We are intrigued by their trip as they are doing a bike/boat trip on a river cruise from Passau to Budapest return. Everyday they ride their bikes and rejoin the boat for dinner and sleeping.
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The wondrous Wachau valley, known for its wine and food.
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Delicious!
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Schwallenbach, a picturesque town in the Wachau valley.
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Vineyards in the village.
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Grapes growing on the walls of homes.
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Vineyards along the trail.
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Vineyards and ancient ruins at different times today along the trail.
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St. Michael church, the oldest stone church along the Danube. Interesting that the tower had a dual purpose as it was also used like the keep of a castle for defending the town.
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We are lucky to be passing through this area during harvest season - the aroma of the grapes is incredible.
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Green Veltliner grapes for Domane Wachau winery.
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We saw so many beautiful things today - we particularly loved this moment.
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We sampled a few - so sweet, fruity and juicy.
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Today's ride: 62 km (39 miles)
Total: 2,952 km (1,833 miles)

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