Mountains and Monsters

Mileage:- 47 miles

Hotel Koenigsaecker. 

We awoke to discover the very heavy rain had finally stopped, although it still looked grey. We set off towards Bodensee.

As we rode towards the lake the valley widened, and we could see the mountains on both sides. Through St. Margrethen and towards the lake was suddenly very open and flat. There were lots of marinas and park areas. Soon we were in Bregenz, where we stopped at the Opera House. A very impressive modern building where during the summer season they put on productions in the open air.

Part of the seating is above the lake, and the stage area is on the lake. The "monsters" are from the next production, though we could not work out what it was. 

We continued along this side of the lake, passing briefly through Austria and then into Germany. There were lots of cyclists on the route now. We stopped for lunch in Lindau, on the lake shore in the sunshine.

The views across the lake back towards the mountains were amazing. After many a photo stop we stopped for the night in Fishbach. The Parkins keen to christen new tent,  decided to camp. We decided to stay with the hotel option until it is a bit warmer.

Did I mention that we found another covered bridge? Ann is happy.