Ouch! That's a rough landing for her new gig. We just have a few bumps, bruises, and gouges in my calf from the chain ring when I've stopped for pictures and the bike slips underneath me.

Spectacular commentary and photo documentation of our visit to Krakow. I never seem to organize my notes and pictures. Thank you, Jan! I relived the visit as I read your blog.

We attended that same concert. It was lovely—especially the Smetana. I bought a touristy music box playing the melody.

We have a friend from Madison who moved to Prague in August; she’ll be teaching English to business folks. Just days before we arrived in Prague for the RS Tour, her front wheel caught in a tram track and threw her off. She had to head to the ER. Got her temple stitched and a big bandage on her leg—quite an experience for a newcomer to the city. (She had never been to an emergency room in the US)

Bilbao really is a beautiful city. There’s a lot here we’ve never seen even though we’ve been here three times now. We may have to go back.

A well deserved day off bike.

This seems to be a favored road treatment on the extra steep bits.

We've been very lucky with the sunny days here in la pais vasco. That's about to change.

By golly, you're right!

Ahhhhhhhh sweet relief, provided by the nice smooth asphalt. MUCH better.

UGH. I can feel my bones shaking and teeth rattling, just looking at that texture.

Shadow selfie!

I bet those shiny pavers are really SLICK when they're wet. But they sure look nice on a sunny day.

Thanks Steve. We're enjoying a day off the bike after three days of up and down.

I feel it Keith, now scrutinizing the schedule to see how many more days like this lie ahead.