by Ruth McDonald | Sep 26, 2021 | 2021 Azores |
We are running out of roads on Graciosa. Our current challenge has been to criss cross around the island and cycle all of the paved roads at least once. We are now at about 97% with one more day left. Ok make that two, our Monday night ferry has just been postponed...
by Ruth McDonald | Sep 22, 2021 | 2021 Azores |
Ruth: Today we spent the day cycling up, into and around the caldera on Graciosa. It was a stiff, steady climb up the flank of the volcano before we popped through a tunnel in the crater wall and onto the floor of the caldera. The Azores, unlike many places, is...
by Ruth McDonald | Sep 17, 2021 | 2021 Azores |
Santa Cruz da Graciosa A windmill near Santa Cruz Natural swimming pool at the North end of Graciosa Ponta da Barca September 17, 2021Ruth: We have now settled into our apartment in Santa Cruz da Grasiosa and had our first day of exploring on the Island of Graciosa in...
by Ruth McDonald | Sep 14, 2021 | 2021 Azores |
September 13, 2021 Gord now has a folding Bike Friday too. They are packed and ready to fly. Ruth: We are climbing out of our protective cocoons to travel for the first time in a long time. I’m not sure it is the right decision, but we are going. We bought tickets to...
by Ruth McDonald | Aug 5, 2021 | 2021 British Columbia Bike Trip |
August 4, 2021 Kilby General Store, Harrison Mills Ruth: Hope to Mission: 91 kms Our ride back from Hope to Mission was completely different from our trip out. The smoke from the fires at the north end of Harrison Lake filled the valley with a thick smoke. It felt...
