Day 97 26 July 2013 Graatz- you win ! Most of Europe has at least a 2000 year history. Many places started with the building of a castle for a particular Lord and Master, with the peasants living close by at a lower level. Each and every castle I have seen thus far is positioned on a hill. Yesterday I was riding through a village and saw a sign pointing into the direction of a castle I had already taken a picture of. I followed the signs and had a look. The pl...

Day 96 25 July 2013 How green is (the) Graz? Australia and Holland must be the only countries where you are able sleep in. In Muslim countries you are awakened by the muezzin singing their prayer from a nearby mosque. In the eastern bloc countries incl. Austria, the 6 am church bells which will do joib just the same. Ljubljana was no exception as the hostel I was staying in was right opposite a church; my open window made sure I didn't miss a single bang.. As...