Freshly cooked cheese omelettes at the hotel made a nice change from porridge this morning, before we wheeled our bike through the spotless reception area and back onto the “EuroVelo 6” cycle route. 

After a pastry an hour into the ride, we stopped for a drink at a ferry crossing cafe. We didn’t need to stop, but it was looking like the only bit of civilisation we’d see all day, so thought we ought to make the most of it!

There were people waiting for a ferry but one never turned up. A big barge full of coal did float past though.

After the coffee break, the GPS said ‘stay straight for 33km’!! It was right! Easy navigation today!!

By lunch, the temperature had really risen. Having started the day at about 4°C, it was at least 18°C by midday. We got the tarp out and enjoyed a cheese, peanut and pumpkin seed roll. 

The tour has gone from snow storms to sunbathing in just a few days. Crazy.

We made a few stops by the river in the afternoon for extra snacks and to enjoy the vibe. 

We also stopped to admire this house that had been built around a tree! Would have loved to have seen inside it, or know the story behind it. I can’t imagine building regs giving their approval back home eh Dad?

As our legs began to tire, the town of Baja finally came into view and we rolled in along a subsidiary of the Danube, called the Duna, on a smooth new cycle track.

As we pulled into the main square, a thermometer on the street gave a temperature of 24°C!