Europe

Our bikes and bags are still missing in action. Today I am buying deodorant and shampoo, but it is amazing how little we can manage ... Read More

The number is listed as “Customer Relations,” and the message that repeats with the electronic music assures us that they understand that our time is ... Read More

Gordon:  While we are waiting for our bikes and gear to arrive we have taken a sidetrip to the town of Sibiu, which is perhaps ... Read More

Gordon:  Yesterday we left the comparatively flat roads of Transylvania for the hills of Maramures.  Travellers come here for two reasons: to see one of ... Read More

Ruth: Today we climbed over a 1070 meter pass and descended into the Mara valley. This is the heart of the historic region of Maramureş. ... Read More

Last night we stayed in Sapanta up near the Ukrainian Border. Sapanta is best known for the Merry Cemetery. Stan Ion Patras carved, painted and ... Read More

Ruth: My blogging app is misbehaving so I am drafting this one in my notes so I don’t have to write it over and over ... Read More

Ruth: Just before we started the more serious climbing we passed through a village on market day where everything needed could be found  from bicycle ... Read More

Gordon:  

 Ruth: After a beautiful climb up out Moldovița we were treated to one of the best descents ever. As cyclists what we always hope for ... Read More