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Reading from the top of the page. It was 2018, you were 73. If my math is correct, you turn 80 this year?
2 weeks agoCroatia in the spring! That could be amazing. I’d go sooner than later I think, and hope for good luck with the weather. Get there before the masses. It’ll never be like it was when we were there two years later though, during the Covid year. Trip of a lifetime, we had the place to ourselves: https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/zagreb2020/
4 months agoHey, you look like that too (BB10$^6)! I’m in the midst of research (aka copy what TA has done) for our next tour … spring 2025. These Croatian islands look spectacular! Thanks again, and in advance, for all your crumb trails.
4 months agoThank you for pointing this page out to me. I'm happy it's recent enough that you have included a map. I think we are just going to have to go round in circles once we get to southern France - it all looks like a must see area.
4 months agoSo funny! I opened up your post before seeing this photo, and recognized her immediately. Irrepressible is the word for her, alright.
10 months agoWhat a small small world for cycle tourers! I'm researching (aka probably copying most of your tour) our next tour (thinking Croatian coast to Santander via Slovenia , Italian Alps and French Pyrenees) and I come across this post!
We stayed at Hotel Chic, hosted by the irrepressible Carmen too!
https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/gorges/day-66-sant-feliu-to-blanes/#47503_4n3n0cfropxmnsgbj864uaa9ges
Kirsten had an instant like too!
We're following along on your current tour too (just not commenting on much) and the Extremadura region looks fabulous. Another area that we were completely ignorant of.
Could be; I should have been brought up Catholic. In any case, we can really recommend Albenga, and Jophesa’s place. Say hi to her for us if you stop by.
5 years agoActually, with that hat and robe colour, I think he's a cardinal.
5 years agoUnbelievable!! How on Earth did you find this?!
Mrs. Grumby, bleeped once more.
I'll go wash out my mouth with soap now.
I’d forgotten about this. I should have been watching out for you all along.
5 years agoHow lucky for you! What a wonderful time that must have been, that far back. Thanks for letting me know.
5 years agoI had the luck to live in Puyloubier for 3 years back in the late 80’s. This loop was a staple for me then and reading this took me back 30 years...
Thanks
Definitely jealous, but more than anything inspired. There is more to getting older than wasting away in front of a television. Loving your journey and looking forward to reading about Taiwan and hoping to be reading about more perfect riding days ....
5 years agoThanks Scott - that's helpful!
Your tour of Andalucia looks wonderful! I did want to stay in Zuheros particularly after what you wrote but I couldn't find any accommodation. We have compromised with plans to spend a good chunk of the afternoon in Zuheros including a long late lunch that will tide us over and then head to a promising looking airbnb in Baena for the night.
We were in Malaga early December last year (not cycling) and it was very mild. I didn't know what to expect thinking it was more of an English package holiday resort but the old town is really lovely. Seeing that part of Spain very briefly (only 3 days) is what started the idea of the cycling trip there. And I know we'll be wanting more than the week we only have. I envy the thought of your 3 months!
We were planning to pick up our bikes in Seville and take a train to Granada to begin the tour. I looked up the trains yesterday and discovered only the AVE trains do that run which don't take bikes. I've ended up booking the Alsa bus which requires a box or bag for the bikes. They sell bags at the ticket office, but I might just look for some kind of rain cover on Amazon. I think the main concern is dirty marks damaging suitcases.
Touring NZ next winter! Fabulous! I don't know if you've decided when but the best month would be March and a month either side of that. The weather is still too unpredictable and wet in December as you discovered last time! Our summers have been starting later and and going for much longer.
No, the language in the post is just a little awkward. I just turned 72, meaning I’m just beginning my 73rd year. I probably shouldn’t have put it quite like that because it’s easy to misunderstand.
2 weeks agoI was born on 12/01/1946. I’m 78, and just starting my
79th year.