Another day another climb
3 ottobre, Grecia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Finally leave our campsite and begin another big climb. Either I am tired or the wind is sucking my energy or both. Switchbacks do at times provide a tailwind. Pass many stone villages wedged into theLeggi altro
A real rest day
2 ottobre, Grecia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
After yesterday’s adventures decide to stay put and let our bodies recover. Weather is a bit cloudy and windy; do very little. Manage to play cards at the beach bit going in the water is not anLeggi altro
A tromp, a scramble and bushwhacking
1 ottobre, Grecia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Leisurely morning and then head out on a walk into the hills. Do some climbing past tiny hamlets and many olive trees. Back to the beach and opt to walk off route, along the rocks. Volcanic, sharpLeggi altro
Up and over to Stoupa
30 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
As we have decided to take a later ferry, opt to break hilly ride into two days. Beautiful ride up into the mountains. Very little besides trees! Cruise down and stop in touristy Kardamyli for lunch.Leggi altro
Kalamata
29 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Of course our day starts with a climb. But it’s a reasonable grade and though I miss a turn we manage to get to the top in good time. Opt for the “quieter” road which ends up being rough gravel.Leggi altro
Methoni Castle and beyond
28 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A few hills between us and our destination but a relatively short day. Nice views along the coastline as we head south. Pass through pretty harbor of Pylos. Arrive in Methoni, the last point beforeLeggi altro
It’s Sunday … again
27 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Leave Olympia and roll our way back towards the coast. It is all much greener than I expected. I recall the Peleponese being much more arid. Perhaps it varies from side to side. Don’t prepare wellLeggi altro
Ancient Olympia
26 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
With rain predicted (which did happen during the night) and free admission to the archeological site and museums, we opt to spend an extra day here. Surprisingly it’s sunny in the am, thus headLeggi altro
Heading inland to Olympia
25 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Experience the range of Greek roads as we make our way inland. Have quite a bit of travel but no cars. It’s slower but safer. Find ourselves next to The Olive Temple. Stop and get an informativeLeggi altro
Another ferry ride… to the Pelopenese
24 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Takes awhile to pack up as we have spread ourselves out after 3 days. A relatively short ride but a pretty big up down the spine of the island. Road winds its way up for most of 10 miles. Nice zoomLeggi altro
A Greek Birthday
23 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Skies are nice and clear for my birthday. Have coffee on the beach and organize ourselves for a beach outing. Gradual up across the middle of the island before going screaming down to Mirtos Beach.Leggi altro
A very stormy morning
22 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Though the forecasted rain held off all night, it came with force in the morning. Hung out under cover, fortunately, as it stormed all around us. When it finally stopped, assessed the damage and hadLeggi altro
Kefalonia
21 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Relatively short ride to catch our ferry to the island of Kefalonia . Continue along windy coastal road. There are only a few cars and of course a few hills. Make it to port town of Astakos. butLeggi altro
Along the Ionian Sea
20 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
With time zone change, we wake with the sun still but it’s later. Pack up and ride a bit to get breakfast. Find newly paved roads and even bike paths. Make our way to tunnel entrance and before weLeggi altro
And we are in Greece
19 settembre, Grecia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Finally. Just a 6+ month delay. After a somewhat restful night, disembark, organize ourselves and hit the road. Ride along a nice road with a good shoulder along the coast. Make a stop for breakfastLeggi altro
A day in Italy
18 settembre, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
And just like that, we are in Italy. We have yet to be there on this trip. Disembark and head into port city of Brindisi. Find a cafe and have genuine cappuccini. Decide to do laundry and end upLeggi altro
I AM SO DONE
17 settembre, Adriatic Sea ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
That was the text I sent Doug after almost being hit by a car passing another on a narrow 2 lane road. Albania was not feeling safe so needed a plan. Make it to Vlore (some nice roads towards the end)Leggi altro
Divjakë
16 settembre, Albania ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Leave feeling hopeful for a good day. Busy road from the start but able to veer off for awhile. Still feeling very unsafe with poor roads in some sections and the occasional terrifying driver. GarbageLeggi altro
A ride through the valley
15 settembre, Albania ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Venture out for coffee and breakfast. Pack up and head south out of town. After a short bit in a big road, spend the rest of the day on small roads winding through the valleys. A few sprinkles andLeggi altro
Onto Albania
14 settembre, Albania ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
One last day of riding in Montenegro and it’s a doozy. Start with a steep up, but off the big road. Then we join busy road and it’s very sketchy. Added bonus, a tunnel. Lose a bunch of time in BarLeggi altro
Along the touristy coast
13 settembre, Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Find a nice seaside “road” which takes us almost the the ferry. Just a short hop, across the Bay of Kotor. Traffic seems light (oddly) thus we stick to the main road. Stop for lunch and a swim.Leggi altro
Hello Montenegro
12 settembre, Montenegro ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Very big storm during the night with lightening all around and heavy rainfall. Still manage to get an early start to try and avoid some Dubrovnik traffic. Head off the big road and ride along a veryLeggi altro
Dubrovnik: a day of culture
11 settembre, Croazia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Rain has been threatening for a week. Get ready for it and …. three drops. Head into town. Goal is to use our 3 day pass as much as possible. Go to cultural history museum, maritime museum and artLeggi altro
Dubrovnik: a big walking day
10 settembre, Croazia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Catch an earlyish bus and head up - towards the fortress on the mountain top. Great views all the way up. Dubrovnik has been rebuilt a number of times (earthquake, wars) and has generally withstoodLeggi altro
Along the coast to Dubrovnik
9 settembre, Croazia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Ride UP out of our campground (it’s becoming a theme). Quickly come to the town of Ston and an amazing walked city and hillside. Enjoy quiet roads for awhile before hitting the D6 - a very nastyLeggi altro