Monday 18 June we were invited to Irma (Erika's neighbour and friend) at 10am to have a cup of tea with the English teacher - we had offered to visit the English class with Irma on the Thursday, but she had arranged this little get-together beforehand. Cup of tea my xxxx! It was a full spread, ham, cheese, cakes, jam and a wonderful concoction of Earl Grey mixed with Amaretto! Mmm! Bring it on! We certainly enjoyed the food!

Afterwards we set out to cycle to Brend and Martinskappelle, one of my favourite rides. It was not hot as it had been on my previous visits, and so the way did not seem so long as usual. We went through forest and meadow, past cows grazing contentedly, always uphill. 

Disaster! The Naturfreundehaus was having 'ruhetag' and the Berghotel had closed down. We were starving (in spite of the sumptuous breakfast) but there was nothing for it but to cycle on to Kolmenhof, at the Donauquelle (source of the Danube) - luckily a sign informed us it was not their ruhetag or I do not think we would have had the strength!

A friendly cow                                                                               The welcome glass of tea arrives

outside the Kolmenhof         - back home we catch Moon and Venus quite close together - bit of camera shake!