Melk on the Danube

What a difference a day makes!
Sunday was our last day in Vienna. In the morning we walked down to the Danube and along the towpath then we took the long route back to the campsite through the Vienna woods. What was supposed to be a short stroll turned out to be another spectacular marathon.
In the afternoon we went back to the city for one last look and spent time at the Belvedere palace. Unfortunately it is being renovated so the gardens etc were not in the best of condition.
Monday we woke to our more familiar blue skies but exhausted, 3 days of city walking and a couple of late nights had taken their toll. We decided to make just a short way along the Danube and camped in a small village on the banks of the river opposite the town of Melk. From the van window we have an uninterrupted view of the Danube (actually it is about 20 feet away) and the monastry at Melk. We have spent most of the day with our feet up and noses in books. We did venture as far as the tourist information booth and are now armed with info on hire bikes, river cruises and the local transport options.
Tomorrow we will get back to the serious business of not wasting a minute but for today it was so nice to take it easy.