to Lutingen

Saturday 21st September 2019

Stein am Rhein - Luttingen 

86kms

The weather has not failed us yet and, after a chilly start, temperatures were riding to 21degrees plus. My wrinkly legs are proof of this - tanned to a shorts mark! Not a pretty sight. They are still working so I am grateful.

Our route this day has been flat with some quite big bumps. An accumulation of bumps did take its toll by the end of the day. We have flip flopped between Switzerland and Germany and often the only way to establish which country, is to hop into a local supermarket where you will be obliged to pay in Euros (Germany) of francs (Switzerland). 

There have been several highlights today; the first being our third visit to Rheinfal. It is the first time that we have approached it from above and the power of the water cannot fail to inspire awe. Tis a magnificent sight and was being enjoyed by the usual crowds on land and on the water.

The second was the traverse of a large and well attended market in a village I am ashamed to say, I cannot name. We were obliged, but happy, to walk through and scan the exhibitions without injuring any small children on the way. We exited without mishap, although we had lost some time but heyho it's all part of the journey.

With perfect timing we missed a turning only to find ourselves observing a firepersons' wedding. Not sure if it was the bride or the groom who warranted the attention or maybe, it was both. There was an arch of hoses, two fully equipped fire engines with flashing lights and weewahs - hopefully no real fires in the vicinity!

A grand day and to round it off, we have been offered this magnificent suite in a local hotel instead of a bedroom and all for the same price. Might need to be a bit more mindful tomorrow. Lots of forest, lots of trees and not much accommodation.