We left this morning again to sunshine and 61 degrees.  It took only two miles to reach our first climb, but all was well as we had no mud, dirt or rock paths to travel.  As we traveled west, we quickly dropped out of the dramatic hills, odd to have the sun at out backs after traveling east for so many weeks.

Another beautiful ride today, the hillsides now dotted with homesand castles.Crossed the Elbe in a small ferryto the town of …..….now we know what Dave’s real name is.

As the weather has warmed and we slowly ride into the summer, we’ve notice the wheat is starting to take on it’s golden color.Once again small towns along the river bendand dramatic rock formations.Of course, there were chateaus along the river, small churches,beautiful fields with nice backdrops

and sand volleyball courts.

Late morning we reached the city of Dresden.We spent an hour or two touring the citybut, (1)had not gone enough miles, (2) way too early in the day and (3) the Women’s World Cup Soccer was in town and that is just too many people.

A turn in the river and once again, out into the fields.A couple more hours and our destination came into site from the other side of the river.  Charming streets,churches and squares.   We even rescued a lost little girl (who spoke no English), but was crying and lost.  Somehow, walking a mile through the city, we found her mom.

That (and 54 miles) deserves dinner!