My journey continues and since my last blog I have crossed the border from Germany into Austria. Throughout the cycle ride I have been privy to some fantastic scenery, met some fascinating people and have enjoyed some great experiences along the way. My first tales are really about the people you meet along a trip like this. I will leave the mixed sauna story till the end. I have been very fortunate to have resided in some wonderful places since leaving Portsmouth on 1 March. One such place is a youth hostel in Germany called Saldenburg castle, quite close to the Austrian border. Having introduced myself to the Youth Hostel Leader she told me, that for mealtimes, I could sit on a table with a young Lady and her daughter rather than sitting by myself. The
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