Day 12 - Olching, Germany to Schomberg, Germany.

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Another lazy day with regard to miles done today (187). Left camp early to visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. It was a very sombre 90mins spent walking around reading, aghast at the horrors committed there by that Nationalist regime.
When the temp hit 28° it was time to get back on the bikes and cool down a bit, both of us very quiet with our thoughts.
Next stop was Blaustein and a visit to Edwin Rommels grave, a strange choice but one which was on the route homewards.
Made out way to a pretty pants campsite by a lake, they all seem to love taking cash only 🤔



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