Along the Dolomites
2022年7月30日, オーストリア ⋅ ⛅ 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 toもっと詳しく
Short day in familiar territory
2022年7月31日, オーストリア ⋅ ⛅ 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.もっと詳しく
Three countries in one day
2022年8月1日, スロベニア ⋅ ⛅ 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 Alpeもっと詳しく
Lake Bled
2022年8月2日, スロベニア ⋅ ⛅ 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 enjoyedもっと詳しく
Leaving the alps behind
2022年8月3日, スロベニア ⋅ ☀️ 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 aもっと詳しく
Onto Croatia
2022年8月4日, クロアチア ⋅ ⛅ 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 onlyもっと詳しく
To the Adriatic
2022年8月5日, クロアチア ⋅ ☀️ 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 sideもっと詳しく
Beach crawl on the Island of Krk
2022年8月6日, クロアチア ⋅ ☀️ 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.もっと詳しく
On to Rab island
2022年8月7日, クロアチア ⋅ ☀️ 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
2022年8月8日, クロアチア ⋅ ⛅ 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 amazinglyもっと詳しく
Next island: Pag
2022年8月9日, クロアチア ⋅ ⛅ 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 upもっと詳しく
On to Zadar
2022年8月10日, クロアチア ⋅ ☀️ 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 andもっと詳しく
Zadar
2022年8月11日, クロアチア ⋅ ⛅ 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
2022年8月12日, クロアチア ⋅ ⛅ 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,もっと詳しく
And then in stormed
2022年8月13日, クロアチア ⋅ ☁️ 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 meshもっと詳しく
A race against the flats
2022年8月14日, クロアチア ⋅ ⛅ 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 andもっと詳しく
Split
2022年8月15日, クロアチア ⋅ ☀️ 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 aもっと詳しく
On to Italy
2022年8月16日, 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 andもっと詳しく
The Adriatic - the Italian side
2022年8月17日, イタリア ⋅ ☀️ 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 protectedもっと詳しく
The Italian Jersey shore
2022年8月18日, イタリア ⋅ ⛅ 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 likeもっと詳しく
Never ending beach towns
2022年8月19日, イタリア ⋅ ☀️ 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.もっと詳しく
Along the Costa dei Trabocchi
2022年8月20日, イタリア ⋅ ☀️ 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 atもっと詳しく
One last day to enjoy the Adriatic
2022年8月21日, イタリア ⋅ 🌙 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
2022年8月22日, イタリア ⋅ ⛅ 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 inもっと詳しく
A last day to pack
2022年8月23日, イタリア ⋅ ☀️ 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 gardenもっと詳しく