Today was a day I got on the bike and went a distance. I don’t particularly recall much of it as remarkable which generally means it was just a lot of distance.
I skipped breakfast and ate gummy bears. They were oddly bitter which I discovered later in the day was due to one of my caffeine pills being accidental crushed up in my handlebar bag lacing them all. This probably aided the poor diet.
I had some difficulty getting out of the city initially but found my way. The drivetrain sounded awful so performed some kinsman cleaning and maintenance. It was primary agricultural roads with one forested climb.
At some point around noon I came to a stop at a bench on a farm roads and ate some peanut butter while polishing of the last of my pineapple juice. A stringy, muscular Swiss woman said hello and we discussed my travel plans and effective eating strategies. She had walked from nearby Sursee all the way to Santiago de Compostela. We were heading in different directions and parted ways.
My lack of German was starting to become a problem.
At some point a bug was on my crotch and I took a picture. The majority of my photos are more resemble this thematically.
My plan was to make my way to Basel. I was considering another hostel but opted to camp. I couldn’t rationalize a $60 bed in a dormitory versus a $24 camp site with a hot shower (or wild camping for $0).
I had one difficult climb as I wasn’t fueled for it and perhaps my last decent climb of this tour. As with all things if you don’t stop you’ll eventually finish.
I loaded up on food, which was lucky as I tomorrow was Ascension Day meaning many things will be closed.
The camp was awkward. The reception was following a strict COVID policy which took me by surprise (such as limited people in room). I didn’t understand what she was yelling at me about but eventually figured it out.
The tent area was absolutely packed. I setup my tent and got ready to shower when this nice Dutch couple next to me offered me dinner (a huge chunk of cooked pork and salad)
It was wonderful hospitality and turned into cookies and tea until well after dark discussing our lives, hopes, and dreams.