Author Archives: boogkb

12 may Yesterday there was a Headwind of 30 to 40 km per hour according to the news. Today it is is only 10 to 11. Doubt we could have made Grein yesterday. The wind direction and strength is to … Continue reading →

QB pictures of the day now up on flikr.   They include a visit to the Roman period museum (tourist interests expand dramatically on three day holiday weekends when virtually nothing is open).   Museum turned out to be mildly interesting, especially … Continue reading →

11 May Took a rest and sightseeing day in Enns.  QB wandered the town, Konditori, and Schloss.  I took a side trip to Sankt Florian a town with a major church and some nice architecture.   As QB has the camera, … Continue reading →

10 May Leaving Linz and its original Linzer torte behind. The version here is much more crumbly and need of coffee than what we get in Cal. Scottish couple on your, maybe visible in pic. They are well travelled. Short … Continue reading →

Jeff, Loved the cloud photos–been doing some here, as they have similar characteristics (to the German/Austrian variety) and different somehow from our California clouds. Well, we have now gone from shmucks to the Canterbury Tales, wo willst us gehen next? Not only … Continue reading →

8 May in Aschach This post is out of order as we could not send this one earlier so used the cell phone to update and send pictures. Not sure yet but may revert to the older method of using … Continue reading →

9 May Ride to the Austrian city of Linz, known primarily for steel and chemicals and Hitler's intended empire capital. Just like the Canterbury tales, the weather has changed, pilgrims are on their way, strangers sharing stories, all headed to … Continue reading →

8 may Road out from passau is perfect. About 2 meters from the river. Sunny. No charming bavarian houses but great nature. At the S bend the river actually flows back on itself for about 500 feet. Lunch on a … Continue reading →

May 5 and May 6 and 7, 2008 Route to Passau mostly paved; beautiful views of newly furrowed or sprouting fields and the widening Donau.  Rode in circles for a while before getting on the right route.  More water activity … Continue reading →

Nice picture of Sharon. She is looking very fit. Good hair as well. Evidently the bicycle helmet provides structure and integrity. -Bob On 5/6/08, boogkb@tmo.blackberry.net wrote: > > 6 May via Cellphone > No pc pics for a few days. … Continue reading →