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Paul and I had a nice and easy rest day. We enjoyed a long breakfast in the morning...a German breakfast of bread, cream cheese (Philly of course), and butter. We took a dip in the sauna. Although it would have been especially nice yesterday afternoon, it was still a treat.
Heading off, we cycled West towards Mulheim. There were a few steep hills, but nothing too dramatic. We managed to reach Neunenberg along the Rhine where we cycled South to Basel. In Basel, we ate a pleasant lunch among a few crazed swiss pigeons. Paul overheard a group of Polish women in the city and we toured with them for a little. We viewed the whole city from the highest point of the city. We rode around the center city, riding to see the city, museum, and cathedrals. We found our cs hosts soon after, Simon and Desiree.
Simon and Desiree were superb hosts. Simon is an accomplished chef and cooked up a storm, a sumptous Swiss dish that he created. We talked extensively about languages. I learned about the different languages and dialects in Switzerland. I also learned about the 12 year military commitment of Swiss men. Most men serve three weeks per year until they turn 32 years old. I was impressed that Simon completed a half ironman. Simon and Desiree also travelled for 4 months throughout South America and Cuba. I would like to complete a similar trip. After a great talk and some black cherry pie (with freshly picked cherries), we went to sleep.
40 miles (3381 miles total)
Paul and I had a nice and easy rest day. We enjoyed a long breakfast in the morning...a German breakfast of bread, cream cheese (Philly of course), and butter. We took a dip in the sauna. Although it would have been especially nice yesterday afternoon, it was still a treat.
Heading off, we cycled West towards Mulheim. There were a few steep hills, but nothing too dramatic. We managed to reach Neunenberg along the Rhine where we cycled South to Basel. In Basel, we ate a pleasant lunch among a few crazed swiss pigeons. Paul overheard a group of Polish women in the city and we toured with them for a little. We viewed the whole city from the highest point of the city. We rode around the center city, riding to see the city, museum, and cathedrals. We found our cs hosts soon after, Simon and Desiree.
Simon and Desiree were superb hosts. Simon is an accomplished chef and cooked up a storm, a sumptous Swiss dish that he created. We talked extensively about languages. I learned about the different languages and dialects in Switzerland. I also learned about the 12 year military commitment of Swiss men. Most men serve three weeks per year until they turn 32 years old. I was impressed that Simon completed a half ironman. Simon and Desiree also travelled for 4 months throughout South America and Cuba. I would like to complete a similar trip. After a great talk and some black cherry pie (with freshly picked cherries), we went to sleep.
Pawl and I eating some dinner the night before
Our campsite
The sauna
The rhine!
Welcome to Switzerland
Pawl walking and talking to some other pols
A view of the rhine and basel
Simon and Desiree!
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