The rain has gone and we didn't freeze during the night, so it boded well for the day. Our route today was mostly along sealed roads so we made good progress. So much so that we made a diversion into Straubing that we hadn't planned.
Debbie managed to buy some new gloves; hopefully they are warm and waterproof as advertised, not cold and leak like the previous pair.! We also managed to get some more fuel for the stove, which seems to be burning it more heavily in the cold weather. Lunch in a bakery was also a welcome diversion from the cold.
Leaving Straubing, we were getting along well until I had yet another puncture! I really must change my front and rear tyres over, as the punctures all seem to be in the same place and the tyre is getting quite worn. Clearly I must be heavier on the rear tyres than Debbie, or just unfortunate.
I soon got the inner tube replaced and we were back on the road. The headwind slowed us down a little, but we still made it to Waltendorf by early afternoon. It turns out that today is a rest day in Germany. Nevertheless the guest house owner got us a room, a cold beer and has arranged food for us for this evening. It seems the 'Plank-Hof' in Waltendorf is the place to stay if you are a touring cyclist. The guest book has many entries from cyclists from around the world, including some honeymooners from Norwich, bound for Turkey.
We should get a nice rest tonight ready for tomorrows ride into Passau.
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