Europe

GordonWe last visited Nevers while on the Vezelay pilgrimage route to Santiago.  During that visit it was cold and rainy, and we were staying in ... Read More

July 24, 2016  Paray-le-MonialGordon:  After 800 kilometres we parted company with the Loire today.  In its stead we are now predominantly following canals.  These make ... Read More

July 26, 2016Ruth: As soon as my sister heard we were going to France she started researching different towns that we shouldn't miss and adding them ... Read More

Gordon:  In cycling from Beaune to Dole we journeyed from a node on the travel circuit to a relatively unknown city.  Mostly due to wine, ... Read More

Gordon: After 19 days of riding, covering 1150 kilometres, we are taking a rest day in Besançon.  The ride from Dole was glorious, as we ... Read More

Gordon:  We have survived "Black Saturday", the busiest day of the year on the highways of France.  Many people still take their annual vacation in ... Read More

August 1, 2016This morning we started our ride in France, entered Germany for about two kms before crossing into Switzerland at Basel and then returning ... Read More

August 4, 2016Ruth:  The Rhine River has been such a delightful surprise. It is a beautiful green tourquoise color and much cleaner than I expected. ... Read More

Gordon:  We joined the Danube at Tuttlingen, where it is little more than a stream.  I anticipate that the 60 kilometre ride from there to ... Read More

August 8th, 2016Ruth:  I love breakfast in Germany! I love eating It, and when I'm not eating it, I love anticipating it. There is a ... Read More