Out of our sleepy hollow today to Klagenfurt.  The longest 12km ever, first a trip to the bike shop to get a new tube, then a few wrong turns … however by doing so we discovered a flooded crossing that we have to detour on our way to Volkermarkt.

When we finally got on the track today it was a very steep soggy gravel climb, so slippery we walked.  Water diverts through the bush path all associated with recent rains and snow melt. In my mind I’m thinking of ways to get back without this track.

Then a long downhill … Klagenfurt was busy with swap meet stalls, street food trucks in the mall … oh too busy!! There is a train that takes us 2km from our sleepy hollow, lovely ride back and walk to the lake nearby for a pre dinner drink. The mountains before are looking grand and clear … beautiful!

A cloudless clear day of 26C perfect. It’s Friday, although all day I have thought it was Saturday.  The weekend and our intention of moving on tomorrow may not happen, there is no accommodation available.  An event in Volkermarkt and accommodation is at a premium.

Dinner under the trees on a balmy evening.