Video – Switzerland – Part One

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Italy: Snow, Reunions and Grappa

The snow literally chased us out of Switzerland and into Italy. It was cold in Santa Maria the morning we … Continue reading Italy: Snow, Reunions and Grappa

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The Alps

Switzerland. Famous for its holey cheese, beautiful, clean brown cows, discreet banks – “we’ll do business with anyone” – and … Continue reading The Alps

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Bike Maintenance and Weiß Bier

After having pedalled nearly 6,500 KM in four months we made it all the way to southern Germany. That’s a … Continue reading Bike Maintenance and Weiß Bier

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A Quick Visit to France

on our way to Switzerland, we nipped across the Rhine for a quick visit to France to pick up a … Continue reading A Quick Visit to France

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Along the Beautiful Blue Danube

In Hof, near the end of the Saale River Cycle Route, the weather threatened to deteriorate and the forecast was … Continue reading Along the Beautiful Blue Danube