Winding down.

It is beginning to feel like we are winding down. Tomorrow early in the morning we get to the confluence of the Mosel and the Rhine and have completed that part of this event. After that we only have to go a couple more days to get back to our friends in Wiesbaden for departure. We are still looking forward to the two days on the Rhine because they are particularly nice in our previous experiences, but they also feel in some way like an extended trip to the airport. So now it will be important to ride with intentionality.

The vineyards in the valley continued to be amazing in their ability to work nearly vertical slopes. We haven't had a chance to see any of the monorail trains in action that go up the curving tracks to the upper terraces but we will keep hoping. 

The towns we go through are still wonderful with their pedestrian areas and fountain streams that some riders feel a necessity to ride through.

Tonight's campground seems to be extremely popular. Hundreds of campers beside the river of all sorts and conditions. I am guessing it will not be a great night sleep as we see the young people carrying cases of beer out of their tents to have supper. We ate at the campground restaurant which was nice, but a little heavier food than our normal fare.

Now Liv is off on a walk, and Lyle has jumped on his bike to see if he can climb to the top of the valley on vineyard roads. I am content in my chair, enjoying my time away, and thinking about reading some before bed.

You can where's Waldo our little orange and silver tents.