The end for now
Our last two days on the route were hot but stunningly beautiful. Yesterday we passed through Saint-Rémy-de Provence. Even though no Van Gogh paintings remained [...]
Beautiful Moments on Hot Days
I’ve learned a few things about weather forecasts in my last few trips. I used to let a bad weather forecast torment me even before [...]
Provence by the senses
Seeing the land of Cezanne as he saw it. In the early morning light that transforms the sugar cube houses into peach and orange and [...]
Ahh, Provence
Three days ago we passed our first lavender field. The mountains were becoming more rounded, the style of the houses was changing, and we began [...]
Dogs
On a daily basis, across four countries, Ruth and I have had agitated dogs barking at us as we pass. The dogs are almost always [...]
Grumpy
I must be tired. Things are bugging me and I’m feeling grumpy. The “Welcome “ book at the campground where we have rented a bungalow [...]
The Longest Walk
This is now Gordon’s longest walk ever. We passed our previous record of 1700 kms yesterday. We both have been so focused on our journey [...]
Col de Montgenevre
I’m never really alone, you know. As I started my climb out of Cesana, I heard a plaintive cry, “Wait! I’m coming with you!” After [...]
Grazie Italy!
Tomorrow I climb up to the pass at Monginevro and say good bye to Italy as we cross into France. I do want to point [...]
Susa Valley
Not long after Turin everything begins to change as we wind up and into the Susa valley. The riding is only a gentle climb at [...]