First day on the road. In middle of Donaueschingen is a spring which claims to be the source of the Danube. We visitied and photographed that, then made our way out of town on the Danube Cycleway. Today's stretch was some roads but mostly paved paths heading down the Danube River valley. Many fields of corn and wheat and other crops, very green and fertile, passing through a number of small towns. Weather started in the 50's, quickly up to 70's, and mostly sunny. Made a couple of handlebar adjustments, but the bike has no significant problems. Quite a few other cyclists out (incl a group of 19 old Swiss men in matching jerseys), 90% of riders going east as we are. Just a short ride; stopped in Mohringen because I had made advance reservations for a room here- arrived too early. Tomorrow will be a bit longer and we'll look for accomodations when we are ready to stop. Good to be back on the road, taking it easy and seeing the sights. Good weather forecast for the next several days. More fresh asparagus today, but this is the last week of the season before the farmers turn the fields over to prep for next year. Very few locals speak English in this area. We're managing OK with rudimentary German.
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