It’s the last day of March, so I can just fit in one last submission. Today’s ride took us to Zingaro Nature Preseve on the northwest tip of Sicily. The first designated nature preserve on the island, it seemed like a natural for a final flora/fauna post. The preserve is a roadless area, so we didn’t … Continue reading "One last set of flora and fauna"
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I like this. I like Saluzzo, I like Dolcetto, and I like the musical sound of the two of them together. And, I liked a lot of today’s ride, on what I suspect will be the last warm sunny day of autumn over here this year. After an amazing string of gorgeous late fall days, … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Dolcetto in Saluzzo"
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Discerning viewers will note that this isn’t a standard half bottle. It’s a half liter, which is just a sip or two larger. It was all that was available though, and will have to do. It just seemed to fitting to have a Barbera in Asti, so I bent my own rules a bit. before … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Barbera d’Asti in Asti"
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Well, actually time for two. One is the featured image, because I like it best. You won’t see a bicycle in it though, because despite some intense wheedling the hotel manager wouldn’t let me bring the bike up the hotel stairwell for this shot. There is a qualifying photo though, reflecting TWO bikers and their … Continue reading "Time for one last October selfie"
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It’s not all that easy, finding restaurants that serve half bottles. I’ve had my eyes out all week, and finally scored again last night. Nice that they had a variety I like too, but the main thing was diversity. I’m starting to wonder how hard it’s going to be to meet my goal and find … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Pinot Grigio in OSG"
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Being on tour, I’m a bit constrained in how to approach Coffeeneuring this fall. In the past I’ve taken solo day rides to beverage outlets about town, but that doesn’t really work that well when we’re on tour. I don’t really want to take off on my own that often, as it cramps how we … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Valpolicella in Varenna"
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The Navigator will likely be amused to hear that I thought the Italian city of Brescia was the source of the name for a type of conglomerate. I even took a photo of a block of rock in one of the city squares, thinking it was an example of the rock, until I researched … Continue reading "Reflecting on Brescia"
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I have some reservations about this October Challenge submission. I have a terrible record at complying with the Challenge rules, so I’m doubtful. The rules this month are precise: the selfie must include the biker, and the bike. My submission pushes the definition though, and in fact is a selfie for the ENTIRE Anderson Team … Continue reading "Team selfies: OK or not OK?"
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I’ve been holding off on this post, thinking I’d find just the right sign to park a bike next to before the month is over. I’m sure m just not observant enough, but it didn’t happen. So, here’s the next best thing: a sign with a biker (featured), and a sign by bikers (the notorious … Continue reading "Signing out for September"
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On day 9 of our trip, we crossed the border into Italy. And there began the most spectacular part of the journey, although the previous days hadn’t been bad – a rail trail going through the mountains with numerous bridges and tunnels, and fantastic vistas. I cycled as slowly as I could to savor this … Continue reading "Border Sign to Italy"
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