May 30
98km (1,272m vertical)
Last day of cycling before heading back to Boston. No rain today...just several long, gradual climbs. We had lunch after 45km in Gerardmer, beside a picturesque lake. After that, we climbed for 15km to the top of the Col de la Schlucht. This is where we will meet the group in a week. The climb was pretty gradual, although the trees on each side of the view eliminated any scenic view.
The decent was another 15 km into the town of Munster. It was our first "real" decent of the trip. No switchbacks but some gentle sweeping curves to make it interesting. I cruised down at 50km/h and remembered why I liked cycling in France so much.
In Munster, I stopped at a local cheese shop to sample some authentic Munster cheese - made by a local farmer. It smelled terrible and tasted wonderful.
The final 15km to Colmar was also slightly downhill, so the distance went quickly. We caught a train to Mulhouse where we are staying with Al's cousins for the night. After a filling BBQ dinner, they are deep in Vietnamese conversation while I take the opportunity to enjoy free internet.
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What's Al doing while you are back in Boston?...staying with his relatives?
Be certain to pick up some allergy medications while back.
Enjoy your graduation ceremonies [and your time with your Mom and Dad].
LFL
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