Zell

Another day of blue skies and vineyards. This time with added old buildings. 

I got up at a reasonable time and set off on my way relatively early. First stop was Bernkastel-Kues, a town famous for its pretty half timber buildings. It was indeed full of half timber buildings, some at a slight angle. It was also very busy, the Riviera cruise (ship called Emily Brontë which I found a bit incongruous) was in town. 

After taking a few obligatory pictures I headed on. I'd resolved not to race the heat - if I'm too worried about getting too hot I end up too hot because I don't stop long enough to cool down - but I didn't want to linger too long. 

My lunchtime stop was Traben-Trarbach, another pretty town. I parked up my bike and found a cafe serving iced drinks and veggie food. I didn't rush and by the time I got back to my bike I felt quite rested.  

The second half of the day was much the same as the first. I looped around meanders doubling back on myself several times. This meant that the head wind was sometimes a cross wind and occasionally a tail wind.  

The heat did ramp up and at 30+ I was feeling it. I made sure to stop for snacks and water and by the time I arrived at the site I was boiling but ok.   

Although the site isn't exactly spacious pitches it is right on the river, full of evening shade and right in the path of an excellent breeze.