(written by Dave) This will be a quick post as we have lots to do and are planning an early night here in Trenta. As Nancy mentioned yesterday we have two big passes to get over tomorrow and sleep is pretty important if we are going to get an early start in the morning. But … Continue reading Riding up the Soca River –Kobarid to Trenta (41/17,779ks, 650m)
Month: June 2012
Crossing Slovenia to the Soca River – Skofja Loka to Kobarid (89/17,738ks, 770m)
(written by Nancy) We said goodbye to our Warmshowers hosts this morning, stopping by Matej’s café on the way out of town to have one final cup of coffee and say goodbye to him. We really had a great time getting to know him and his family – perhaps we will meet again someday. We … Continue reading Crossing Slovenia to the Soca River – Skofja Loka to Kobarid (89/17,738ks, 770m)
Rest day in Skofja Loka
(written by Nancy) We are taking a rest day in Skofja Loka today, enjoying the great company of Matej and his family. We took a bike ride with Jure this morning over to Matej’s coffee shop, spent some time chatting and then took a little tour of the town. This afternoon Dave got a lesson … Continue reading Rest day in Skofja Loka
Slovenian wonders above and below ground – Postojna to Skofja Loka (84/17,649ks, 560m)
(written by Nancy) (27 June, posted 28 June) It was very quiet in the campground last night and we woke to the sounds of birds this morning after a nice cool night in the tent. We were still debating what to do today, lured by this nice campground to potentially stay another day. After debating … Continue reading Slovenian wonders above and below ground – Postojna to Skofja Loka (84/17,649ks, 560m)
Into the green country – Preluk Croatia to Postojna Slovenia (68/17,565ks, 930m)
(written by Nancy) Today we crossed back into the EU when we entered our 17th country – Slovenia. So far it has been great - a beautiful green and lush countryside, nice people, big grocery stores full of all kinds of good food (!) and lots of good riding. We only had a little over … Continue reading Into the green country – Preluk Croatia to Postojna Slovenia (68/17,565ks, 930m)
Last day on the Adriatic –Cres Town to Preluk (62/17,497ks, 950m)
(written by Dave) First up, last night Italy won on penalties in Euro 2012. I was too tired to stay up and watch. I’m glad I didn’t as it had to go late with extra time and the penalty shootout. I’m sure that Ross and the boys are happy, but all our friends in the … Continue reading Last day on the Adriatic –Cres Town to Preluk (62/17,497ks, 950m)
Two Ferries and a Sobe –Rab Town to Cres Town (30/17,435ks, 520m)
(written by Dave) Our Rab Island mega-campground was surprisingly quiet overnight. I guess all those sunseekers get knackered sitting around baking all day. They don’t appear to sleep late either as this morning even though we were left before 8AM, many of the prime baking locations had towels spread out. There were no people on … Continue reading Two Ferries and a Sobe –Rab Town to Cres Town (30/17,435ks, 520m)
Surrounded by sunseekers – Sibuljina to Rab Town (82/17,405ks, 850m*)
(written by Nancy) This will be a quick post, as we are semi-stealing power from a plug in the campground and would like to get off of it before anyone official notices. Actually, we’re not really sure if we are being charged for power or not so that will be our excuse if the camp … Continue reading Surrounded by sunseekers – Sibuljina to Rab Town (82/17,405ks, 850m*)
22 June 2012 – Camping on the sea – Zadar to Sibuljina (57/17,323ks, 410m)
(written by Nancy) We finally dragged ourselves out of Zadar today, well rested from our 2 days off. We have changed our plans multiple times over the last few days, but finally decided we would head up the eastern side of the Veiebitski Canal (that bit of the Adriatic Sea that goes north into Croatia) … Continue reading 22 June 2012 – Camping on the sea – Zadar to Sibuljina (57/17,323ks, 410m)
Annual LWOP bad driver awards
(written by Dave) Quiet day in Zadar, planning, eating, resting and hanging out. With little else to report, we thought it would be a good day for some awards. We’ve been on the road for 440 days, or thereabouts. In that time, we’ve seen all kinds of roads, all kinds of traffic and more than … Continue reading Annual LWOP bad driver awards