Along the Dolomites
30 luglio 2022, 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 toLeggi altro
Short day in familiar territory
31 luglio 2022, 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.Leggi altro
Three countries in one day
1 agosto 2022, 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 AlpeLeggi altro
Lake Bled
2 agosto 2022, 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 enjoyedLeggi altro
Leaving the alps behind
3 agosto 2022, 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 aLeggi altro
Onto Croatia
4 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ⛅ 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 onlyLeggi altro
To the Adriatic
5 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ☀️ 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 sideLeggi altro
Beach crawl on the Island of Krk
6 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leggi altro
On to Rab island
7 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ☀️ 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
8 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ⛅ 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 amazinglyLeggi altro
Next island: Pag
9 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ⛅ 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 upLeggi altro
On to Zadar
10 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLeggi altro
Zadar
11 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ⛅ 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
12 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ⛅ 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,Leggi altro
And then in stormed
13 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ☁️ 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 meshLeggi altro
A race against the flats
14 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ⛅ 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 andLeggi altro
Split
15 agosto 2022, Croazia ⋅ ☀️ 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 aLeggi altro
On to Italy
16 agosto 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 andLeggi altro
The Adriatic - the Italian side
17 agosto 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 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 protectedLeggi altro
The Italian Jersey shore
18 agosto 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 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 likeLeggi altro
Never ending beach towns
19 agosto 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leggi altro
Along the Costa dei Trabocchi
20 agosto 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 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 atLeggi altro
One last day to enjoy the Adriatic
21 agosto 2022, Italia ⋅ 🌙 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
22 agosto 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 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 inLeggi altro
A last day to pack
23 agosto 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 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 gardenLeggi altro