Braunau to Kraiburg

We learned yesterday's lesson and set off earlier today, since the weather is still very warm (34°). The route continued in much the same way as yesterday, keeping close to the Inn, mainly on dirt tracks.

Ironically, we learned later we had passed through the birth places of both Hitler and Ratzi the Pope within a few kilometres of each other.

By 2ish, we stopped at a nice little lake for a swim and a short siesta in the shade to avoid the heat (see above). The water was just perfect - cool enough to provide relief for our tired legs, without freezing us to death. We had to be a bit discreet while getting into the water because skinny dipping wasn't officially allowed (bloody Bavarians), but we got away with it by sneeking into the water behind some bushes). :-)

The sad moment of the day came shortly after we set off again. As we passed under a bridge, we saw the body of an elderly man already wrapped in a sheet and guarded by 3 policemen. There was a young man with two bikes standing nearby, so we guess the heat got too much for the old cyclist.

We were also thirsty and tired by the end of the trip and happy to find our guest house in Kraiburg. It was a converted farmhouse with loads of cats, dogs and parrots, budgies etc., so Tina was a happy girl in the evening as we had our dinner outside.

Distance today: 78 km
Total: 994 km
Border crossings so far: 8 (Passport controls: 0, I love the EU!)