Along the Dolomites
July 30, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
A rather long day in store for us but relatively flat. Dolomites give way to forested hillsides. Nice riding amongst the trees and of course corn. Day clears as we arrive in Spital am drau. Cruise toRead more
Short day in familiar territory
July 31, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Lazy start as short day ahead of us. Finally no rain so easily packed up. Nice cruise along the valley with new mountains emerging. Check into our campsite in Villach before 2:00 - a record for us.Read more
Three countries in one day
August 1, 2022 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
An easy ride out of Villach as we make our way up and over the Julian Alps. Opted for longer ride but less steep climbing. Wise choice. Popped into Italy and retraced some of our steps from the AlpeRead more
Lake Bled
August 2, 2022 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A very stormy night! Bundled up wet gear and made short trip to Lake Bled. Unfortunately campground full but still spent some time enjoying the lake. Doug demonstrated his rowing skills and we enjoyedRead more
Leaving the alps behind
August 3, 2022 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
First blue sky morning in quite awhile. Even a hot air balloon out enjoying the sunshine. Nice ride through Slovenian countryside as the alps receded and the forested hillsides returned. Lunch by aRead more
Onto Croatia
August 4, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Nice morning ride through hilly countryside. Stopped to explore a cave though could only go so far. Hot day but find some great soft serve Finish what we think is last hill to the border crossing onlyRead more
To the Adriatic
August 5, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
After chats with our host and his cousin head out of town towards Rijeka. Turns out that mushroom hunting is big in this area including black truffles. Navigate through Rijeka and out the other sideRead more
Beach crawl on the Island of Krk
August 6, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Layover day to explore Krk. Very big bridge over beautiful water. Explore the north part of the island stopping at beautiful beaches to swim. Wind picks up and stopped in our tracks over the water.Read more
On to Rab island
August 7, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Continuing our island hopping, return to Krk island again braving vacationers on the road towards the ferry port. Catch ferry to Rab and enjoy effortless travel southward.
Beach Crawl #2 - Rab
August 8, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A day off to enjoy some island time. Opt to hike around our peninsula stopping at many of the coves and beaches for a swim. (Crawl referring to many stops - no alcohol involved). Water is amazinglyRead more
Next island: Pag
August 9, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Short ride to Rab town to see if we can catch a boat to Pag. Small boat and we, and our bikes our treated to bow seating. A bit bumpy and wet but it gets us there. Port of Lin is quiet and we head upRead more
On to Zadar
August 10, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Continue south along Pag. Following our route, veer off the main busy road onto the old road (aka unpacked). Tough going for awhile but it is much quieter with great views. Pass through Pag town andRead more
Zadar
August 11, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Opt to ride back to Zadar. Wander around old city. Tour ancient church and walk through market. Back for more beach time.
Two islands, two ferries
August 12, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
In our continuing desire to avoid busy road opted to resume island hopping. Two tiny ones connected to each other by a bridge and each requiring a ferry to or from the mainland. Enjoyed quiet roads,Read more
And then in stormed
August 13, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Though day started sunny, storm clouds quickly built. Quick stop to see Lake Varna and then attempt to beat the road. No luck. Lightening, thunder and downpour. Sought refuge in a picnic area but meshRead more
A race against the flats
August 14, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The day was bright and sunny and the tire flat again. Multiple patches and changes and we are off. Stopping every 20 minutes or so to re-inflate. Up and over interior section and treated to figs andRead more
Split
August 15, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
New mode of transportation- a bus! Take one into Split to see the sights and find a new tube. Yet, alas, it is a holiday and stores closed. Enjoy the crowded streets of Split and do manage to find aRead more
On to Italy
August 16, 2022, Adriatic Sea ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Lazy start as we have all day until ferry to Ancona. Busy ride to Split. Buy ferry tickets, food and ride along the Split peninsula to enjoy an afternoon by the sea. Catch our overnight ferry andRead more
The Adriatic - the Italian side
August 17, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Morning arrival and after navigating through Ancona, wind our way up into Italian hills. The do make them steep here. Nice downhill gets us to busy coastline. Vary between busy streets and protectedRead more
The Italian Jersey shore
August 18, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Stormy looking day greets us. South we go on some lovely bike paths. Though everyone thinks so and they are very crowded. This seems to be the place the Italians flee to in the August heat - just likeRead more
Never ending beach towns
August 19, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Very blustery night but skies clear and wind settles. A nice path through the pineta (pine trees) and then back to the beach towns that blend into each other. Skies are stormy ahead and behind us.Read more
Along the Costa dei Trabocchi
August 20, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Continue along the brand new bike trail Trabocchi. This referring to the old fishing structures that line the coast. A relatively short day as we need to be by a train station. Find ourselves again atRead more
One last day to enjoy the Adriatic
August 21, 2022 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Took a short ride to Termoli, beach time, and began the process of getting ready to travel home. Lovely pizza and gelato dinner.
From sea to sea
August 22, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Advantage of an early train is a sunrise view. Two trains becomes 3 trains and a bus when there is major problems on the train line. Zip past Roman structures and wait out the rain. Big error inRead more
A last day to pack
August 23, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
As we had ditched our bike boxes and old suitcase in Lisbon, we needed to find replacements. Also to transport to the airport rented a cargo van - electric even. Last pizza dinner in a lovely gardenRead more