Yes, it’s me again but a lot has changed since I last did a blog. We are now starting to see several road signs for Roma – very exciting. The city of seven hills and Romulus and Remus is not … Continue reading →
It was a lonely night in the campsite. We were the only people staying there so it was silent and eerie in the morning. Tim and I faced a 70+km ride to the next campsite on the coast. Would we … Continue reading →
Woop woop! I’ve made it to three figures! The time has zoomed by- incredible! Day 100 was a rest day in Siena. The previous evening we had chatted to a lovely English couple called Sarah and Alan about my ride. … Continue reading →
After the rip-roaring success of my first blog entry, I’ve been summoned back to the writing altar to detail what can only be described as a farcical morning of cycling. It actually started well as we chatted to Terry and … Continue reading →
After a couple of days sightseeing, pizza eating, gelato consuming and walking, it was time to get back on the bike! We’ll miss Florence but it’s time to get the show on the road! Here is Dad and me setting off … Continue reading →
We had a couple of days resting in the city so we put on our trainers and hit the streets! Yesterday, we went to the Boboli gardens in the morning. These gardens are situated south of the river on the … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday Mr. Tim! What a way to celebrate- cycling to Florence in the sun! Check us out before we left today. I seemed more interested in the route than posing- unlike someone I know. It’s a short and sweet … Continue reading →
Day 93 was a rest stay at the stunning campsite in Montecatini. Tim and Dad went into the town on the funicular, which was built in 1898 (Keith stat). After their trip into the centre we met in an old … Continue reading →
Day 91 was a very chilled out day (for me)! Tim and Dad went for 40km bike ride to the coast in the morning. Impressive stuff! In the afternoon, Tim and I went into Pisa to check out the local … Continue reading →
The day dawned bright and sunny though a bit chilly. Ever since we arrived in Italy about three weeks ago there has not been a day free from rain or the threat of rain. Tim was on optimistic form this … Continue reading →