October 6, 2021 City of Porto on the Douro river A wonderful thing sometimes happens to me while traveling. Friends and family come to visit while I am on the road. This is a special treat for me. The month I spent in Portugal was one such occasion. The plan was to meet my brother … Continue reading Portugal
Avignon to Barcelona
October 4, 2021 Overview In Avignon we got our bikes back on the road for the final push to Barcelona. This would be the last 350 Km for Scott and Gillian, before returning home to Portland, OR. It would also be a shift in style for me. After Barcelona, I am planning to spend much … Continue reading Avignon to Barcelona
Paris to the Mediterranean
Sept 26, 2021 Overview Paris is a place that holds many memories for me. Remembering the glory days of PBP and trips I had taken with my family. This time, I was planning to meet my American friends for a tour of France and Spain. My friends, Scott and Gillian from Portland, OR would meet … Continue reading Paris to the Mediterranean
Zurich to Paris
September 5, 2021 The total distance from Zurich to Paris is almost 800km by the route I took. This included a visit to Überlingen, Germany and the home of my good friends Henry and Romy. It’s a flat 85km ride across Switzerland to the border with Germany, then a ferry ride across the lake to … Continue reading Zurich to Paris
Visit to Jungfraujoch
August 22, 2021 The railroad to Jungfraujoch was completed in 1912. There is now a network of cogwheel trains and cable cars that make it possible to get up there in about 90 minutes from Interlaken. I purposefully took a different route down than up. Blue line going up. Red line going downClimbing expeditions use … Continue reading Visit to Jungfraujoch