The Wachau Valley Emmersdorf to Krems 36 km

This is the prettiest and the busiest area for cycling. A group of young Americans who were doing a bus tour, had a day on bicycles for a wine tour. Some seemed quite inexperienced riding and most were all over the path. As we tried to pass them, I told them to ride single file because there were cyclists coming the other way (and we needed to get safely by). We think that after that, their guide got them organized because when we saw them again they were in single file.

This region is known for apricots and wine...Grüner Veltliner and Reisling. Apparently Reisling was originally from this region and was transplanted to the Rhine.

The vineyard are in terraces up the hills.
Picturesque Durstein from a distance.
Resting after the climb up to Durnstein.


Arriving in Krems... When Paul and I were in Krems on 10/10/10 we had lunch here while watching several couples get married on this auspicious date.


This pedestrian shopping area is in the old part of Krems. Paul and I did not find this last year. Did he avoid it deliberately?

Comments

William said…
"Old part of Krems" must be a relative measure. The part we stayed at last year was 4 or more centuries old (complete with turreted town wall) around our hotel. The church in the picture looks newer than the part of Krems we were in last year. Maybe, the pedestrian mall is in the "new part of Krems" (only a modest few hundred years old?)!
July 14, 2011 at 4:56 p.m.
Megan said…
Mmm. Did you eat any apricots?
July 14, 2011 at 7:19 p.m.
Margot said…
I have the same question as Megan. I've always been tempted by apricots as I love them dried and in jam but I've always found them mealy. I'm wondering if fresh ones are better.
July 16, 2011 at 7:09 p.m.
The Old and the Restless said…
We stopped to buy them I wanted 3 and Carole wanted 4. The lady gave them to us. While not as juicy as peaches, they were quite welcome

I know now why Sacher torte has apricot jam in it. Apricot jam is sold everywhere. I even bought a jar of spicy apricot kernels. Good with beer.
July 17, 2011 at 1:14 p.m.
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