Month: July 2009
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Prague day Six
After miles and miles of driving by farmland (corn, wheat, and plowed fields with toiled manure) on a straight shot, two-lane highway loaded with cars, going slower than molasses on a scorching day: We arrived in Prague. Prague……
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Prague on my Mind
Photo source Sean Duggan It is hauntingly beautiful. Note: We are on the trail… Heading towards Prague, via Italy, Milano, The Alps, Switzerland, Austria… I am determined to take you along by posting rain, Heidi Snow, or Shine daily.If you…
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These are a few of my Favorite Things: Cafe Hopping in the Alps
Liselotte asked us what we wanted to do today? As the day was sunny and we did not need to get on the bike, I asked if we could do something outside. Liselotte proposed cafe hopping in the Alps. (I…
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Day Four: Austria
Where are we: Austria Day Three: Admont, outside of Salzburg, at a fellow reader of Tongue in Cheek Liselotte's Home. Distance: Trafoi Italy to Admont Austria, 350 miles Riding time: Nine hours. Four pit stops to fill up with gas…
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Stelvio Pass
Where are we: Italy Day Three: Stelvio Pass Distance: 300 miles Riding time: Four hours, one long stop in Bormio, one pit stop to find my glasses. Weather: Blue sky! Glorious! Around 85 F. Where we stayed: The Hotel Madatsch…
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Bellagio Italy… Day Two
Where are we: Italy Day One: Bellagio, then on to Triano. Distance: 130 miles Riding time: Five hours, one long stop in Bellagio, one pit stop. Weather: Fluffy clouds 85F, with a cool breeze coming from the lake. Where we…