We have been away for just over two weeks but it seems like a lot longer. We picked up our new bikes in Amsterdam and are very happy with them. Mine is a lovely metallic burgundy and Keith's is a metallic green, quite nice but mine is really beautiful! All those sleepless nights wondering if I had made the right choice of color were a waste of time (lol). The Rholoff gearing system is all we had hoped it would be. The gears slip soundlessly from one the the next and the wonder is you can put them into gear while standing still, or waiting at lights etc. Germany technology - amazing.
Our route has taken us south, through Maastrick in southern NL and then into Les Ardennes in Belgium which, despite K's assurance was quite a strenous few days pedalling. But...... I made it. From Belgium we came into Luxembourg and it seems like a fairytale land. For one thing we did a lot of well earned downhill, and as soon as we crossed the border the roads improved and the cars lessened. There are lots of dedicated cycle paths in this country, they are really aiming at developing bicycle touring and we are studying maps and planning our routes through the Valley of Castles, down the Moselle Trail and doing some circling and weaving to see as much of this small paradise as we can. It is also a wonderful place for hikers and walkers from what we can see with lots of cross country routes.
So, I won't go on too much, there is not much more to add really, just hope you enjoy the photos.
The new bikes ...
Farewelling John and Julie.
A pastry shop in St Vith Belgium
A well earned lunch stop in Les Ardennes Belgium
The bustling roads of Luxemburg - on the ride into Clervaux
Entering the town of Clervaux
11 comments:
Nice pics Sue, I enjoyed the commentary...keep it up please. Talk on skype when we can. Love ya both.\Ross
Super pics, they enlarge twice too. Bikes look very flash but I think I would prefer seats about 3 times wider on mine to deem them comfortable. What are the little dish thingies on the side of your hats in pic #3. Happy trails. Andy.
What a great idea to keep a blog while travelling. The bikes look fantastic and the pictures top quality. I like the level of details we can get. Now I'm craving for more!
Now about the Rohloff gearing system: are you sure there is no hidden engine there that helps you when you are tired or have eaten too many Belgium patries? You never know what's behind this amazing German technology.
Enjoy you daily ride.
Cheers
Alain
I like the look of those pastries! I am sure you could get away with those with all that riding. Glad to hear you have a 'beeuwdiful' new bike to look glamourous on mum! Happy Travels...Lydell
Nice to hear from you. Really glad you like your new bikes, they both look marvelous. Last bike I was on was a motorized one, sure like those kind! (lol) Your camera takes gorgeous pictures, which I enjoy seeing. Great idea to keep a diary of your trip. Wish I had thought of that when I went to Scotland!!!!! Keep us informed please and thank you. Love, Mar
I agree the pastries look grand! The bikes a pretty spiffy too but non edible.
Good travels to you both, may your tires stay perfectly inflated, may the wind stay behind you...Sheryl
Great to hear that you heave the best bikes in the world! W look forward to ogling over them when we see you again in perth. Weare about to set off from Nairobi for our next 2 week safari. Look forward to your next blog.
Sounds and looks like fun. I especially like the 'proud parents' photo of the new bikes... congratulations on their arrival! x
Hey Great! I loved the apartment in Amsterdam, I would have parked there and stayed all summer eating pastries!
Bikes are snazzy! Hurry up with next installment!
Hi u 2 looks like you are having a great time. It will be us next year! Those bikes look awesome, but its the pastries that I want!
Cheers keep on peddling! Lots of love from Sudas and Di xoxoxoxo
Hi Sue and Keith'
Love the pics! You both look like you're having a wonderful time and it does look like a fairyland! Have forwarded email to Stuart, Jacquie, Alice and Jack. Happy posting Love Celia and Lynne
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