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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 the entrance to the valley, but we have clearly arrived in the Alps. The mountains rise up on either side... Read More
Torino
We arrived in Torino early yesterday afternoon after a 30 km walk in pleasantly cooler temperatures. Following a nap I pulled out my electronic map to have a look at the Wikipedia points in the city. “Damn,” I thought, “We screwed up, we need several... Read More
On and off the Via Francigena
For a few days, from Piacenza to Vercelli, we were on a functioning pilgrimage route, though we were moving counter to the flow. The Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome has become more active than when we walked and cycled it in 2012 and 2013.... Read More
Garlasco to Nicorvo
“We are going to be crossing the Alps, Ruth,” Gord announced with surprise. Where was he for the last week when I was talking about the climb and worrying about how steep it would be with the trailer??? I am always surprised to realize how... Read More
Pavia: Take 2
Two days ago we arrived at Piacenza, and a crossroads in our pilgrimage. We have made the decision to say goodbye to the Via Postumia, which goes south to the coast at Genoa, and instead cover a bit of the Via Francigena in reverse. We... Read More
Lo Stagno
Normally we find our accommodation through the Booking app. Occasionally, however, the app does not have properties where we need them, so we have to consult other sources and make a phone call. This isn’t a problem for us in Spain or France, but our... Read More
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The Kindness of the Taiwanese
December 15 - Sun Moon Lake - Doulin (Grand Earl Hotel) - 63 kms December 16 - Doulin - Dongshan (Xiang Yang Tianyuan Ju Homestay)... Read More
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Made in Taiwan
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