Monthly Archives: July 2015

A few days pedalling in Alsace

We crossed the Rhine again using the free ferry at Rhinau to ride for a few days in Alsace.  I love being able to cross national borders without any immigration or customs controls.  Is there anywhere in the world where … Continue reading

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Riding through the heat of southern Germany

One of the reasons to go on a bicycle tour in July was to get away from the heat of Antalya where it’s 35°C every day.  I hate to come to Europe and complain about the heat, but, wow, it … Continue reading

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Bicycle touring the Swiss lakes

Riding in Switzerland.  The problem with Ferda doing her first bicycle tour in Switzerland is that it sets the standard pretty high.  The bicycle routes are super, keeping cyclists away from traffic, through picturesque villages, and along the shores of … Continue reading

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