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thanks i am back now. I had to take one or two extra flix buses to get me over the Alps. I re-started and rode a shorter leg across from Verona to Venice. But that was 30-40mph winds and drenching rain. A nice time in Venice, then back to Germany to start the return. Mannheim - Kolm is very easy and very lovely. There to hook of Holland is less so but still interesting and easy, as in no hills. However, I did this in, like, two and a half days and didn't really let myself enjoy it because I was done with being away by that point. I have to say, all in all bit glad no one came with me!
What a start! It can only get better from here. Keep safe.