(written by Nancy) A bit of excitement last night when we had our first big thunderstorm while camping on this trip. It hit about 3am – I woke up to what sounded like jet engines off in the distance, couldn’t quite place what it was. And then I kept seeing flashes and thinking that someone … Continue reading Hup hup hup day in the Austrian Alps – Obervellach to Heiligenblut (58/17,972ks, 790m)
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Trying out the bike paths in Austria – Villach to Obervellach (78/17,914ks, 512m)
(written by Nancy) We said goodbye to the youth hostel today – might have to try a few more of those out along the way up to Sweden as it was pretty comfortable and cheaper than a hotel or pension. Of course, I think it depends on how many other ‘youth’ are around at the … Continue reading Trying out the bike paths in Austria – Villach to Obervellach (78/17,914ks, 512m)
Successful day in Villach
(written by Nancy) We had a successful day today in Villach. With the help of the great folks that work at the youth hostel I found a dentist who could see me today to try to get my tooth fixed. The receptionist at the hostel rang her dentist and arranged everything for me, so all … Continue reading Successful day in Villach
Chill’n in Villach
(written by Dave) After yesterday’s epic ride over the Julian Alps, we were both a little sore this morning. We had a nice sleep in at the hostel –not noisy at all. Euro 2012 went to Spain but the 4-nil score may have contributed to lack of shouts when the game ended. We were both … Continue reading Chill’n in Villach
Conquering the Julian Alps – Trenta to Villach (57/17,836ks, 1,375m)
(written by Dave) We’ve conquered the Julian Alps – enough said! It was a short but hard day. In fact, we climbed more meters per kilometer today than we have on any other day of the trip. And the climbs lived up to everything that we had read. We knew it was going to be … Continue reading Conquering the Julian Alps – Trenta to Villach (57/17,836ks, 1,375m)
Riding up the Soca River –Kobarid to Trenta (41/17,779ks, 650m)
(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)
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)
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