Today is the day we gather all the “lost sheep” together and start heading to the first real overnight. Our first group came into Frankfurt without any trouble. Since we have to wait till the next (and last) group comes in at 1250, we came back to the hotel to relax a bit and have free internet. 
Waiting for the last group to arrive in the hotel lobby.
We headed east on the A3 toward Würzburg, going on the A7 to the A70, past Schweinfurt to Theres. Theres is a small little town where friends and relatives live and where we store one of the bikes. It’s fun to visit and enjoy a nice dinner at the hotel there before heading to our start town. 
We made the “Kassel Run” in way under 12 Parsecs….
Here’s a campground down by the Main River….
Beautiful countryside…..
We made it without incident and eventually all the “lost sheep” made it in. We are staying at the Landgasthof Schafhof in Theres and having a great stay. Tonight was our team dinner with my family…. 8 Americans, 10 Germans all sitting around enjoying stories, jokes, a little politics, great food and some drinks. 
Ben Gaumer with Cousin Rosa Korn and husband Hermann…
You know, you really can’t beat getting to know people over a great meal, with some schnaps for a digestif. 
A little Wine……
Some good bier…..
Tomorrow we are off for Bayreuth to get ready for our first stage from Bayreuth to Bamberg.