Sainte-Croix to La SarrazDown
Today was almost a pedal free day for me as I lost most of the height of two day's climbing in just 30 minutes. Gord ... Read More
La Sarraz to Lausanne: The importance of literacy
Our last day on the Via Francigena was a difficult one largely as a result of failing to follow good Swiss instructions. The signage for ... Read More
Paris in August
We are loving our time in Paris! We expected that we would, but we did not anticipate that Paris would be fairly affordable even in ... Read More
The Pilgrim Pen: Preparation for Part 2 of the Via Francigena
A pilgrim walks, cycles and draws with awareness of the small moments.It is almost time to quit our busy life at home to become pilgrims ... Read More
Loving Innsbruck after a rough date
Our bikes arrived a day after us, having spent the night on a date that involved some rough play with the American ... Read More
Tyrolian Food in Innsbruck and suppressing the urge to sing, “The Hills Are Alive.”
Our week in Innsbruck is coming to an end and we will take up our bike pilgrimage on Tuesday heading first up the Inn river ... Read More
Innsbruck to Imst: First day back on the Camino
Imst, AustriaInnsbruck to Imst 60km all on bike path and flat until last 10kmRomedihof Backpacker HostelGord:This morning we parted company with Innsbruck and our incomparable ... Read More
Imst-St.Anton-Feldkirk: Two Days over the Arlberg Pass
Imst- St. Anton 50kmSt. Anton - Feldkirk 65kmElevation gained over the Arlberg Pass 1000 mRuth:I did it! I did it!!!!Yesterday and today were the first ... Read More
Feldkirch, Austria to Walenstadt, Switzerland: Canadian foreign aid
60 kmGordonWe tripled our country count today, starting in Austria, passing through most of the length of Liechtenstein, and finishing at the end of a ... Read More
Walenstadt – Rapperswil
Walenstadt - Rapperswil 52 km of flat and beautiful cycle paths. Ruth:The welcome at the Rapperswil Pilger Herberge was one of the best you will find. ... Read More