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Sibiu
Gordon: While we are waiting for our bikes and gear to arrive we have taken a sidetrip to the town of Sibiu, which is perhaps 200 kms south of Cluj. We came by BlaBlaCar, which is a rideshare app popular in Romania. A BlaBlaCar ride... Read More
Lufthansa Lost Luggage: Day 4 and no information
The number is listed as “Customer Relations,” and the message that repeats with the electronic music assures us that they understand that our time is valuable. Forty five minutes into this process I begin to feel that I am playing a role in some twisted... Read More
Life without Luggage: Cluj- Napoca
Our bikes and bags are still missing in action. Today I am buying deodorant and shampoo, but it is amazing how little we can manage with. Fortunately, we have our camera, chargers, and a second pair of socks and underwear. Cluj is also a lovely... Read More
Cluj Napoca , Transylvania
We made it to Cluj-Napoca after travelling roughly 24 hours door to door. Our forty minute transfer in Toronto made us scramble, but we made our flight to Munich and on to Cluj. Our bikes and luggage were not so lucky. If all goes well... Read More
Back to Romania and Bulgaria for two months.
After one of my toughest springs ever, it is time to turn my mind to preparations for our cycling trip in Romania and Bulgaria.
I am walking
In the last decade I have had a complicated relationship with walking. Walking has given me both my best moments and my biggest heartbreaks. I thought our long separation was to be permanent, but the past two weeks in the Azores have given me a... Read More
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Calheta de Nesquim: Life in and around the Village
Ruth: We have settled into Casa do Avô Faidoca on Pico Island. We get out most days for a walk and a bike ride, but there... Read More
Three Hour Tour: Take 2
Gordon: Today I rode up once again to an elevation of 950 metres on the high plateau. Without the opaque fog and hurricane force winds... Read More
São Roque to Calheta de Nesquim: Dodging the Downpours
Ruth: Weather is so important when travelling, and winter travel is sometimes hard. Today we managed to dodge a couple of major downpours on our... Read More
“A Three Hour Tour” (actually five)
Gordon: Yesterday dawned beautifully, with sun, a gentle breeze, and the usual mild temperature. The forecast was for significant rain today, so we wanted to... Read More
A snail’s pace: Madalena to Sao Roque on Pico
Ruth: We have done the math. We have to slow down or we will run out of roads! We have three islands with winter ferry... Read More