The 25.5 km (16 mi) seemed to go by quickly and ended a few hundreds of meters off the track at a pleasant country inn, the Landgasthof 'Zur Quelle.' As I entered they were at their peak lunch-hour service, and still the receptionist went out of her way to get me a 40% pilgrim's reduction. I was overjoyed for that and for having beaten the storm by a few hours! As you read these lines you might even feel the thundering vibrations!
As I walked past a paddle-boat rental on a dammed stream (the Kitzig that flows into the Main further downstream) my mind wandered off at the endless possibilities for fun. One of them is rehydrating with a good glass of beer (like the one in the pic).
As a summary, I'm thankful for having achieved 462 miles, and am looking forward to another 1,519. Not repeating what I walked last year and some "shortcuts" with Eddie brought the expected total to just under 2,000. I feel great and in a groove, and, barring those unforeseen things, expect to finish in about 120 days--one step at a time!
