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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 to hear cicadas. The city of Sisteron, self-described as the gateway to Provence, made it official: we have entered that... Read More
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 chained up or behind a fence, so they are rarely a real threat, though we do occasionally get a shot... Read More
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 has more rules and warnings about fines and consequences than any real welcome. In order to use their pool I... Read More
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 and the logistics of finding and booking accommodation and deciding upon routes that we missed our 20th wedding anniversary. We... Read More
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 turning the first bend my shadow caught up to me and took the lead. “Is it going to be steep?”... Read More
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 out that although the Tour de France also climbs up and over the same pass, the cyclists take the less... Read More
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Traffic: Organized Chaos
When we first arrived in Taipei the traffic on the roads seemed terrifying. So many scooters pouring through intersections like a waterfall. I was so... Read More
Kenting
December 25, 2023 - Liuqiu Island - Checheng - Hotel with Chinese Name - 65 kms December 26, 2023 - Checheng - Eluanbi - Kenting... Read More
Liuqiu Island
If I posted this on Facebook it would truly be shameless travel bragging, worse than our usual level of rubbing our best moments in everyone’s... Read More
Meinong
December 20, 2023 - Tainan - Meinong - 62kms - Mei Nong Villa December 21, 2023 - Ride around the countryside near Meinong - 52... Read More
Tainan: Temples and Spoonbills
December 17-20 Tainan (Fuward Hotel) - 71 km day ride Gordon: We are spending three nights in Tainan, the oldest city in Taiwan. It was... Read More