A Sicilian Adventure
July 23, 2017
It’s hard to pinpoint the trip highlight. … The food was as good as we’d hoped for. The archaeology and cultural sites blew us away. … More A Sicilian Adventure
Hiking Hadrian’s Wall – a Roman Adventure in Northern England
July 10, 2017
Summer hiking in England means that it rains most days rather than every day. By the end of our first day we were all trudging along in sodden, muddy boots, hair plastered down to our skulls. It was awesome. … More Hiking Hadrian’s Wall – a Roman Adventure in Northern England
Thoughts on Cycling Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
June 5, 2017
Cycling in Ireland was both wonderful and a challenge. The terrain and views we experienced were surprisingly varied and we really enjoyed Ireland’s natural beauty. Even the sheep that led to surprise road obstacles! … More Thoughts on Cycling Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Cycle Ireland Day 28: To Leenane
May 24, 2017
Joy and I have gained a lot of first-hand Irish pub experience. I’d say w’ere now at “Pub Level 15.” … More Cycle Ireland Day 28: To Leenane
Cycle Ireland Days 26 & 27: Galway to Clifden to Tully Cross
May 23, 2017
Back on the road, we have just a few more cycling days in our Ireland adventure. … More Cycle Ireland Days 26 & 27: Galway to Clifden to Tully Cross
Cycle Ireland Day 25: Cararroe BACK TO Galway
May 21, 2017
The ride from Galway to Carraroe was utterly boring and without charm. Doing it in reverse did not add any interest. … More Cycle Ireland Day 25: Cararroe BACK TO Galway
Cycle Ireland Day 24: Galway to Cararroe
May 20, 2017
A pedestrian cycling day (see what I did there?) provides an opportunity to talk about things that plug in. … More Cycle Ireland Day 24: Galway to Cararroe
Cycle Ireland Day 23: To Galway
May 19, 2017
As we move further north we are seeing more and more thatch roof buildings. … More Cycle Ireland Day 23: To Galway
Cycle Ireland Days 21 & 22: To Doolin and Kinvarra
May 18, 2017
An entirely pleasant two days of cycling in western Ireland. … More Cycle Ireland Days 21 & 22: To Doolin and Kinvarra
Cycle Ireland Day 20 – to Kilkee
May 16, 2017
We realized that Joy had broken a spoke on her back wheel. We ended up unhooking her back brake and Joy rode the rest of the day with front brakes only. … More Cycle Ireland Day 20 – to Kilkee
