(Daniel) Today we headed out onto the A8, which  runs all the way down through Germany to Austria. Everything was going smoothly, until I noticed the policeman tailgating us.  He pulled us over and explained that I had been overtaking on a section where this was forbidden for cars towing a trailer.  I knew this of course, but explained that I was very sorry, and that this was my first time driving in Germany.  He asked me where we were going, and I explained that we were driving around the world.  This got a very bemused expression, followed by a pardon, and a wish of good luck for our journey, which in his words, "cost enough already, without the 60 euros fine."  I thought this was great, and am only upset that no-one took a picture of our first encounter with the police!

After a long drive, we entered the Alps, and arrived in Salzburg, Austria, it was easy to find a campsite, where we plotted up before cooking Beans with a farmers omelette.  Then we walked to the local chalet bar for a few huge beers before bed. The night was surprisingly warm, with rain and hail coming and going.

Distance Driven -- 514km

Meals Eaten -- Cheese, Pickle & Tomato Sandwich, Farmers Omelette. 

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