Breaking News!

 You intrepid chronicler surmounted formidable obstacles,

 endured unimaginable hardships,

 

deep in the forest beer bar

side of the mountain wine-automat

in order to bring you this environmental report: Mosquitos are not an endangered species in Germany.

In other news…Today was a cruising day - shorter distance, less radical elevation gain and loss, pleasant weather and above all, more English-speaking folks along the trail.  We met folks from Chicago and Delaware and Virginia, Great Britain, and some trail buddies from northern Germany who have the same itinerary as we do (they keep showing up everywhere.). For the first time on this trail, we ran across make-shift refreshment stands!  We stopped at a middle of the woods bar and a mountain side weinautomat (pay with PayPal on your phone).  We took lots of the usual pictures and had time to wash out some clothers and relax a bit at today’s destination, Lorch.  Plan to do a wine-tasting supper this evening.  Tomorrow is our last day on the Rhine and promises to be a challenging day on the trail.  Stay tuned.