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BIKING FROM VIENNA TO BUDAPEST
By Lois and Sonny Stern
In August 2014, we biked in Spain touring the Pyrenees Mountains and Catalonia with
three of our grandchildren. This year, we took our daughter and oldest granddaughter and rode
from Vienna to Budapest.
The biking was relatively flat as we rode near the Danube River and except for a couple of
climbs, was an easy ride. One thing you learn after twenty-five bike trips is that every climb is
followed by a wonderful downhill, which is always a joy. We rode 30– 60 miles each day thru
vineyards and beautiful fields of sun flowers. Austria has a look of prosperity with well kept houses
and flowers. Hungary’s countryside is not nearly as prosperous looking but still not impoverished.
As most of you know, Vienna is a beautiful city with a complex history. Budapest is really a
beautiful city, well kept with many beautiful buildings and parks. If you haven’t visited, we suggest
you go.
Over Christmas, we are taking our family of 14 to Costa Rica for another bike trip. There
the terrain is very difficult with many climbs. Perhaps, we are ready for E bikes. Anyone interested
on information about biking can call us at 626-5062.
EDITORS’ NOTE TO ALL OUR RESIDENTS:
We are thrilled and pleased to welcome our new young members to Frenchman’s Creek. When our
newest members, Glenn and Shannon Andrews are settled, they will be interviewed for the
column,
“Meet Your New Neighbor.”
If you, our members, have a question if someone is a
resident or a guest, PLEASE ask a Staff member before assuming anything. In fact, assume they are
members!
Thank you from the administration and new member committee.
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