Monthly Archives: June 2019
Day 85
Start: Haimhausen Finish: Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm Distance: 16 Total: 1283 I had a very good day of walking today, though this was the hottest day since I began Part 2 of the walk on 11 June. It is 99 degrees outside but thankfully I’m finished for the day. The temperatures are forecast to cool … Continue reading
Day 84
Start: Munich Finish: Haimhausen Distance: 14 Total: 1267 Today I made my way north from Munich into the rolling farmlands of Bavaria. It was a relatively short walking day at 14 miles but the day was beautiful and not quite as hot as it has been with a nice north breeze. The day got started … Continue reading
Day 83
Start: Munich Finish: Munich Distance: 0 Total: 1253 I had a great day off here in Munich. I had several things I needed to take care of while in a large city and I got them all accomplished. And while running my errands, I had the privilege of meeting some people from the U.S. that … Continue reading
Day 82
Start: Ebenhausen Finish: Munich Distance: 13 Total: 1253 I had a leisurely 13 mile stroll into Munich after a nice rest last night at the Klosterladen Schaftlarn monastery near Ebenhausen. Especially memorable will be the dinner I had last night at the monastery restaurant. Two things made dinner so nice; first, the food was amazing, … Continue reading
Day 81
Start: Penzberg Finish: Ebenhausen Distance: 18 Total: 1240 Today just goes to show; when you’re wingin’ it, you never know what will happen. You just have to use your best judgement and go with it. I’ll explain. Last night was a good night of sleep, thanks mostly to a very efficient ceiling fan. Otherwise it … Continue reading
Day 80
Start: Oberau Finish: Penzberg Distance: 19 Total: 1222 Another great day of walking in Bavaria, though the heat made it seem more like Texas. I knew it was going to be a hot one when there was no coolness in the air when I started walking this morning. And after last night’s challenges getting to … Continue reading
Day 79
Start: Mittenwald Finish: Oberau Distance: 16 Total: 1203 Today got off to a great start but as the day went on, the frustration grew. But when it comes right down to it, any day in the Bavarian Alps is a good day so I should stop my complaining. I had a great rest in Mittenwald … Continue reading
Day 78
Start: Seefeld, Austria Finish: Mittenwald, Germany Distance: 10 Total: 1187 Today was an easy day in two respects; short distance and downhill. I got a great rest last night at Hanna’s Alpengruss B&B in Seefeld. I took my time getting on the road due to the short day so after a great breakfast, I was … Continue reading
Day 77
Start: Innsbruck Finish: Seefeld in Tirol Distance: 15 Total: 1177 Today’s walk was another exercise in “dodge the rain.” After yesterday’s day off, today had me climbing back up in the mountains to the small ski village of Seefeld in Tirol. As the clerk at the hotel desk this morning described it, it’s where “all … Continue reading
Day 76
Start: Innsbruck Finish: Innsbruck Distance: 0 Total: 1162 Today was a day off, and I needed it. I’m a day ahead of schedule which means I pounded the pavement for the last couple of days to get ahead. It’s nice to just kick back and take a break. I had a couple of errands I … Continue reading