KRABOW am SEE to GUSTROW, GERMANY 8/8 (SAT) 25 miles 8:30 to 12:30

Worst bkft so far-make sandwich. FR bikers here-practice my little bit of FR-say-I think it’s going to rain today. Start speaking to me- that’s all I know. I do say good by & I’ll see you later. My favorite day so far. Absolutely smooth paved rds & bike paths-forest, fields, horses & a cat in the middle of our path. Stop for picture-hear voice-smile TOMMY! Man is mowing yard-take his picture too- prettiest yard so far. Tommy comes over & rubs my leg-rolls over so I can pet him. Get to lake-lots of people-can’t get through because a TRIATHLON is going on (sprint & Olympic  distance) Swim is finished & bikers are just coming in-starts to rain. Watch for awhile & bike on rd to hotel. Can’t check in-bike into town. Stop & feed my sandwich to ducks–swans swim over & push ducks away. Biker comes over-it’s the lady we saw yesterday with the DOG-she recognized my TX shirt & remembered I took her picture. Zerca? (46) & Ralph have 5 kids ages 18 to 23 & it’s their 1st vacation alone. Son gave them his dog Powel 3 yrs ago & now he goes with them. Take their picture again & she lets me feed the dog. Dog usually walks 6 ķ & rides the rest. She works with cancer patients in hospice. See our other friends on castle wall-go take tour & go back to Hotel Am Tierpark. No elevator-50 steps to room- eat buffet. Watch Tom & Jerry in German. Good Day.