We left Reith around 9:30 after a good Austrian breakfast. The weather is still cloudy but not rainy. The day started with a 8-km climb pretty easy. The second climb had a steeper beginning but we were still doing ok til the rain started for about 30 minutes. We were soaking wet and it was obvious that we didn't bring the appropriate clothing for that weather. We'll be looking for a sport shop to buy shoe covers and rain coats.
At least it wasn't too cold and we manage to change in a ski resort where we had lunch as well. After a spag and couple coffees we were ready to go again. The rain started at the top and when were going downhill, of course we were frozing. We knew that we were not to get to the finish. It was already 4:15 and we had still 40 km to go. We then decided to stop to a small town, at 1/3 of the third climb, where we were supposed to find lodging. Finally there was none but a local restaurant referred us to a person who rents her house. Back to the basics, no central heating, had to start the water heater for the shower, no fridge, but it was a roof over our head, a real tyrolian experience and a place to dry our clothes.
For dinner we had to go to THE restaurant of the place, the only one: two tables, three smokers and a dimension of 7 x 8. Anyhow the food and beer were good. Tomorrow should be a longer day.
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