Tag Archives: adventure

Biking Beautiful Brisbane – Australia

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

I like surprises and Brisbane city is certainly a box of treats. We arrive at the Youth Hostel in the late evening. The constant deluge of rain has followed us up from Surfers Paradise and I wonder what this city … Continue reading →

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Continuing along the Otago Rail Trail – Day 3

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

It felt good to be back on the bicycles as we pedal away from Ranfurly. The morning gives us big rolling grey clouds and the air is chilly on our skin. We adorn our warm clothing before disappearing from civilization … Continue reading →

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Pedalling the Otago Rail Trail – Day 2

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

A fresh blue sky awaits us as we mount our bicycles to leave the town of Lauder while it has a lazy lie in. Our legs quickly spring into action as they continually spin the pedals taking us further into … Continue reading →

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The Otago Rail Trail – Day 1 – New Zealand

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Trains use to chug their way along this route now our bicycles do the chugging.  Leaving the town of Clyde our wheels squish and squelch over rotten apples that lie scattered on the gravel path. The rows of orchards and … Continue reading →

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Cycling the Otago Rail Trail – New Zealand

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

A trip to the South Island of New Zealand is always exciting.  The pace of life always seems slower than the North Island.  It can feel as if you have stepped back in the past where life is less complex … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Melk – Cycling the Danube

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

The cycle ride along the Danube was delighting us all and we still had a few days left to go… With a hearty breakfast eaten and our bicycles waiting for us on shore we waved good-bye to the beautiful town … Continue reading →

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