![[Not my photo] - Apparently this is what it looks like in full bloom--pretty!](http://media.fp-files.com/footprint/6a2780b29ac1e7-64895080/2rj6kz6dqdmgl_m_s.jpg)
Welcome to Provence
6 giugno, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We flew from Palma to Marseille, then drove an hour to Gordes, our base camp for the week. Stacked stone everywhere...houses, businesses, walls -- so cool. The weather was wonderful on arrival -- highLeggi altro
![Since we've been riding mainly on roads, it was fun to discover this cycle path! [No horses allowed]](http://media.fp-files.com/footprint/6a2aa99d64c585-59156622/8elevt2btoxkf_m_s.jpg)
Exploring the Luberon
8 giugno, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
On our second full day here, we cycled a 25-mile loop on our 'muscle bikes.' Quite a difference not renting eBikes--we can't cover as much ground, and our legs notice the difference on the hills! ThatLeggi altro
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Nice research to put the bridge on our tour. The bridge is quite amazing.
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It would be cool to see water running under it after snow melt in the mountains.
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Amazing we were able to get a solo photo considering all the people who were visiting the bridge.
More Exploring...
9 giugno, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We got into a routine of a few hours of cycling each morning (except one day we went hiking in Forêt des cèdres -- Forest of Cedars), followed by a good meal and then exploring by car or having aLeggi altro
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It was so interesting to see how they start teaching the kids to ride bikes so young.
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The picture just doesn’t do justice to this area. It reminded me of Lanesboro, MN
Wrapping up in France
11 giugno, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
It was a very good week! Constant sunshine, good cycling, enjoyable afternoons, and a comfortable and scenic home base. Gordes is a popular tourist destination, but we were unbothered by any noise orLeggi altro
Welcome to Italy!
13 giugno, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Oohh...so fun to be back in Italy! We traveled from Marseille via Munich to Milan (3 'M' cities with three different languages) --how confusing😉. Merci, Danke, Grazie...sheesh. The stacked stone inLeggi altro
On to Lake Garda...
15 giugno, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We made our way from Bergamo to Lake Garda, specifically the waterfront village of Salo on the west side of the lake. A beautiful view of the water greeted us on arrival. Still no rain -- althoughLeggi altro
Sirmione
17 giugno, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Known as the "Pearl of Lake Garda," Sirmione is located on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Garda. It is heavily visited, but for good reason -- flowers, trees, beaches, villas, and theLeggi altro
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Just a vibrant blue sky. We have been so fortunate with just the best weather.
Stresa
18 giugno, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
After Lake Garda (including Salo and Sirmione), we drove west to Lake Maggiore and the town of Stresa. That concluded the driving portion of our trip, and got us a short ferry ride away from Verbania,Leggi altro
ViaggiatoreLove the white peacock! Looks beautiful! Hot? News says Europe is unseasonably hot right now now!
Italy Lakes Bike Tour
19 giugno, Svizzera ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
On June 19th, we ferried to Verbania, where we met 12 fellow cyclists and 3 guides, for six days & nights of cycling and fun together in the beautiful Lakes area of Italy and Switzerland. The terrainLeggi altro
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Using Turbo on the e-bike made this doable. I have great respect for the riders who accomplished this with regular bikes.
Part 2 - Italy Lakes Bike Tour
22 giugno, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
During our time in Italy & Switzerland, we visited the 'big five' lakes: Garda, Maggiore, Lugano, Como, & Iseo. This was our first time visiting this part of Italy. It's somewhat different, given thatLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreYou did a great job with choosing our accommodations. It was great to be able to get laundry done and I enjoyed cooking on the grill in the great backyard setting.