(written by Dave) Today we crossed Isthmus of Corinth. For the last two and a half days we’ve been riding with the Gulf of Corinth on our left. This morning we reached the end of the waterway and crossed the isthmus to have the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea now on our right for … Continue reading Two seas, two ferries and Athens traffic – Korinthos to Pireas (80/13,016k)
Month: March 2012
Continuing along the coast road to Korinthos (65/12,936k)
(written by Nancy) So, regular readers will know by now that we are having trouble with our internet connection and have been unable to post in the last several days. All a bit of a farce – despite all of the time spent trying to get our original sim with Cosmote set up correctly it … Continue reading Continuing along the coast road to Korinthos (65/12,936k)
Along the coast road in Greece – Patras to Akrata (80/12,871k)
(written by Nancy) Everything always seems better after a good night’s sleep and we did get that last night. No alarm today as we didn’t have too long of a day planned, which was nice. We made oatmeal and coffee in the room for breakfast and took our time repacking. When we went to check … Continue reading Along the coast road in Greece – Patras to Akrata (80/12,871k)
Landing in Greece – by ferry to Patras
(written by Nancy) As Dave mentioned in his earlier post, the ferry ride was surprisingly easy and actually enjoyable – not at all what I expected. We did go for the luxury accommodation option, so having our own cabin with nice beds to sleep in helped! There were many people sleeping all over the ferry … Continue reading Landing in Greece – by ferry to Patras
Ferrly easy ride – Ancona to Patras
(written by Dave) I’m posting this from the ferry – they have pretty good and cheap internet. Technology, isn’t it great! I’m happy to report that while we’ve not reached Patras yet, Nancy is doing great. Equipped with saltines, wrist bands, ginger tea and Dramamine, when conscious, she’s had a big smile on her face. … Continue reading Ferrly easy ride – Ancona to Patras
Across Italy completed – Jesi to Ancona (39/12,785ks)
(written by Dave) To Ancona – we’ve made it across Italy. For a long time, Ancona was merely a dot on the map, a place to catch the ferry and begin our escape from the Schengen region. Now it’s a real city with a port, ancient roman ruins and plenty to see. Too bad we … Continue reading Across Italy completed – Jesi to Ancona (39/12,785ks)
A great day on the bike – Gubbio to Jesi (82/12,746ks)
(written by Dave) Today was one of those days on the bike that you want to put in a bottle, store in a safe place and save so that you can pull it out and enjoy it over and over again. Riding SR298, we had 7k of uphill right out of the hotel. We knew … Continue reading A great day on the bike – Gubbio to Jesi (82/12,746ks)
The not so flat, flat route – Camucia to Gubbio (78/12,664ks)
(written by Dave) The hotel was quiet overnight and we both got a good night’s sleep. I think the hills of Tuscany are taking their toll as we were both pretty tired. Today based on advice from the hotel owner, we took the long-cut around the big climb out of Camucia. So much for local … Continue reading The not so flat, flat route – Camucia to Gubbio (78/12,664ks)
Riding Microsoft wallpaper all day from Siena to Camucia (75/12,586ks)
(written by Dave) Today we spent almost the entire day riding through Microsoft wallpaper. When Windows XP was released the default wallpaper was a photo from Sonoma County, California. Many of us who spend too much time looking at computer screens would know this image from heart (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bliss_(image)). I sadly fit into that “too much … Continue reading Riding Microsoft wallpaper all day from Siena to Camucia (75/12,586ks)
Through the rolling hills of Tuscany – Florence to Siena (71/12,511ks)
(written by Nancy) The youth of Florence were out in full force last night – it seemed like most of them sauntered down our street at some point during the night, usually singing or at least talking very loudly. So, not a great night's sleep unfortunately. The hotel was really nice but I would really … Continue reading Through the rolling hills of Tuscany – Florence to Siena (71/12,511ks)
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