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From: dnh@hpbblb.UUCP (dnh)
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Subject: Re: Europe by bike
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Date: Tue, 16-Oct-84 02:57:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Oct 16 02:57:00 1984
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Nf-From: hpbblb!dnh    Oct 19 15:57:00 1984

I have not toured Europe on a bicycle, but I have done so extensively
by train (and stayed in youth hostels)...

To get "member" rates at IYH hostels, you need to be a member of any
affiliate organization.  The U.S. one is AYH, the American Youth Hostel
Association.  They can sell you a membership card, as well as a catalog
listing all IYH hostels in Europe.

I have been to every country you listed except Spain, as well as Italy.
I have always drunk tap water, and never had a problem.  I think this
idea of "Don't drink the water" is American folklore...:-)

As far as "must see" items...you know, for all of Europe, that's a pretty
big question!  I recommend you get a copy of "Let's Go: Europe" and
read up on the countries you're considering.  Only you can decide if a 
particular place of interest sounds interesting to YOU!

If you have any detailed questions about Germany, send me mail: I've been
living here for 3 years and have done a bit of sightseeing.

mit freundlichen Gruessen,
David Holinstat
Hewlett-Packard GmbH
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