Category Archives: Europe

Cycling around Lake Annecy – France

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

The white flakes float down from the sky and settle outside layering the ground like ice cream twisting its way into a cone.  Winter has come to the French alps and I find myself reminiscing of when the sky was blue … Continue reading →

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A Chilly Cycle in France

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

We assumed we had cycled every exiting road from our village, but surprise, surprise! The other day the Boyfriend discovered a new road to cycle and suggested that I go and explore its winding path as I might enjoy it… … Continue reading →

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The French Alps on my Bicycle

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

The tired legs are spinning but the bicycle wheels are barely moving.  The road ahead winds steeply up into the clouds.  As I pant for oxygen my whole body is working like a machine fighting to stay strong. My only … Continue reading →

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All things Dutch – can be found with a bicycle!

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

After a non stop tasting of Gouda cheese our bellies look like well-rounded wheels, we could easily roll out of Gouda, instead we are pedalling.   Today, where ever we end up, we will have to catch a fast train … Continue reading →

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A Cycle to Cheesy Gouda

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Today was going to be a cycle of the complete unknown – we had no idea where we were going.  Last night the city of Haarlem had given us a live music concert, a much-needed hearty meal and a very … Continue reading →

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Going Dutch – A Netherlands Cycle

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

Cycling up an enormous ramp onto the back of an enormous ferry in the dark of the night alongside rumbling trucks and overloaded cars is one of the most exciting ways to leave a country that I have ever experienced. … Continue reading →

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