The first thing to greet me was this large headache sign as I started the day. But I didn’t need their products – yet.

For the most part I followed the bike paths and soon hit Cologne. I was determined to see the Cathedral as it had twice been the endpoint of other journeys (via boat) down the Rhine. Not much had changed. Tourists were everywhere, except they now take selfies instead of having a friend take the picture. So it was onwards and out of Koln.

One of the discoveries I made is that the route wasn’t exactly smooth and I often thought about getting a suspension seat – or maybe it is just age setting in.

Anyway, it was enjoyable and my mind is still taking it all in.

I just wish German people would smile occasionally and not look so grim and grumpy.