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Brienzwiler to Spiez: Close Encounters with the Elusive Goat King
Brienzwiler to Spiez: 42 kmThis was supposed to be our easy ride, but the Lakes Route 9 chose the very scenic but cliff climbing route rather than the flat side of the lake to Interlaken. Legend has it that when the clouds move into the mountains... Read More
Luzern to Brienzeiler: Over a pass and into the 16th century
Gordon:We bagged another pass today. The Brunig pass is only 1000 m, but that is 600 m more than where we started the day. Once over the pass we took a secondary road into Brienzwiler, and the 16th century. It seems that this town missed... 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. This is a gem of a place and a must stay if you are on the Camino in Switzerland.We really... 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 lake, Walensee, in Switzerland. By virtue of its novelty and a whiff of the exotic, Liechtenstein was the highlight of... 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 real challenges on our ride. But people, add this to your bucket list: cycling in Austria is amazing! In 175 km... 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 hosts Kurt and Ilse. We are very taken with the area and I am sure we will see both the... Read More
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Bom Jesus
August 4, 2015There are days when I suddenly want to throw down my bike and yell, "Wait a moment, I'm not Catholic or even religious!... Read More
The Descent from Peneda Geres
August 3, 2015The ride down from our village in Peneda Geres was breathtakingly beautiful. We passed through a couple of lovely villages set on the... Read More
A little stone house in Branda da Aveleira
I am standing beside a cow pie in the only spot with any cell coverage in our village. Just moments ago Gord had to have... Read More
Galicia after the Camino
July 30, 2015It turns out there is much more to discover in Galicia after the Camino to Santiago is finished. Galicia is a verdant garden... Read More
Day 19: Santiago de Compostela
July 27, 2014Gord and I followed the Camino route all the way into Santiago today. It was an absolutely stunning ride but much more challenging... Read More