A day of variety. The first bit cool and shady following hydroelectric complex- flat and lakeside interspersed with 12% ramps up the dams. Most of the N2 cycle way is very well signposted here butRead more
Viseu was marvellous but is surrounded by hills. Geographically we reached a the high point today- possibly for the whole trip? otherwise the high point was an interrupted 30km/ 800m descent to Peso.Read more
Rest day today. Explored a few vineyards and produce thereof. It rained!! Last day with Hels. 😔
Sad to see Helen off on the train to Porto and her own adventures packing her bike away. My train back to pocinho was cancelled then delayed so didn't get on the road til 1pm. Decidedly cooler todayRead more
Well finally crossed into Spain! I awoke to eagles circling above the Douro gorge that makes the portguese/ Spanish border and they remained a feature of the first couple of hours cycling. RockyRead more
Traveler Will keep looking for the immaterial heritage
Traveler Big and small, old and new
Traveler Bimbo!
Traveler How dare he!
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