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So disappointing and confusing. This was growing directly beneath an information board about limonium, with a photo of a plant that looked much like this.
4 years agoThis is a plant from the asteraceae family (formerly known as compositeae. Limonium is in the plumbago family. This is probably an aster.
4 years agoI remember. And now I wonder if she checks the route in advance to decide what to wear...
4 years agoIt’s thanks to you that Piacenza’s on the ticket, Suzanne. If I’m remembering correctly, two years ago when we were in Cremona you said that Piacenza was your favorite city in Europe.
4 years agoYour Po ride is bringing back fond memories. Janos and my first bicycle tour together was along the Po in 2001, starting almost at its source (which was inaccessible due to snow) and riding to the Adriatic. Lucky you two to have Piacenza, Cremona etc on the itinerary.
4 years agoYes, I noticed that myself. I almost said something about it, but I just did so back in Cesenatico.
4 years agoThat Rachael! Always colour-coordinated with her surroundings!
4 years agoI keep my tail light mounted on my bike so it's always handy. I keep my front light accessible but not mounted (not sure why).
4 years agoGrazie anchora!
4 years agoYes, we carry lights too. Uncharted, buried in the bottom of the panniers.
4 years agoHey check out our old blog "Grampies Ride Again", the section along the Po heading from where you are now out to Milan. We stumbled across some interesting places that might be of interest to you. Bon visage.
4 years agoThese conditions are one reason why we always have a rear light on the bikes. Rechargeable and easy to use, adds to a feeling of safety from the greater visibility.
4 years agoYes, a lucky accident. It’s one we’ll enjoy reliving years from now.
4 years agoWell, thank you then.
Made my day!
Actually I keep wearing the same shirt until it can stand up by itself!
4 years ago