We woke to a beautiful sunny morning with mists hanging over the dark forest bright blue sky above, R and I made an early trip to the bakery and did last couple of sets of washing/drying clothes that now at 6.30 pm seem a distant memory. By coffee time everything was bone dry (hard to believe I know) we set off on our bike trip up the river through green flowery meadows (actually we had to stop first in a cafe for Black Forest gateau and Bismarck torte (I think t...

After the storm last night, all scouting prowess was bought into action. Played games till the rain cleared (all very Lake District camping). We're testing German washing machines to the max. Finally stopped raining, so skipped out for a walk into the Forest (all very Little Red Riding Hood). The Black Forest is much as imagined; pine forested hills, chalets, cook-coo clocks and cake. See photo. Then guess what - a thunderstorm!!! Our over confidence with the...

Today was a busy day of packing everything up. We also had to put the tent away (which we always seem to do in a different way!!). Then the five - hour drive began, but with our large supply of books, the journey wasn't too bad. The forecast for tomorrow is rain, so we are having to thing of ways to protect the inside of the tent from an oncoming downpour.