by JohnDamm | Jun 1, 2024 | Trip to Europe
May 28 I told John daily blogging was unteneble—not just for him, but for you too. For now, I will jump back in. In the morning, we strolled along that lovely inland bay to a tunnel that led to the ocean. Sao Martin do Porto’s quiet and elegant ambiance makes it...
by JohnDamm | May 30, 2024 | Trip to Europe
On Day 7 Sally and I woke up a bit Dead a bit too much riding into the hills and wind for the last 4 days. We got up and rode the 8 miles to the town of Sao Martinho do Porto looking for Americanos and breakfast. We had plans to continue north after breakfast to the...
by JohnDamm | May 29, 2024 | Trip to Europe
On Day 6 of our trip we left our beautiful camp on top off the bluff North of Foz do Arelho. We took a beautiful path inland among the farms nestled off of the coast. By the time we were done fighting the headwinds and hills we opted for the best sheltered level spot...
by JohnDamm | May 28, 2024 | Trip to Europe
Sally here. I wrestled the iPad from John. First a tribute to my old friends Tass and Bruce to “Live your dreams!” Everyone we have met in Portugall has been kind and helpful. From the very start— our flight over — we chatted with Cristina and Oscar, a lovely...
by JohnDamm | May 27, 2024 | Trip to Europe
Gravel, Gravel, Gravel, and wicked grades! But it was just what we wanted. We’re traveling on the Portugul section of the Eurovelo Atlantic route. The EuroVelo routes are a series of cycling routes that criss cross Europe and were designed to avoid major cities...
by JohnDamm | May 24, 2024 | Trip to Europe
After 2 days in Lisbon, Sally and I loaded our bags for our first day on the road. All was well as we headed west along the Tagus river towards the Atlantic. Above: The Monument to the discoveries, built to commemorate the five hundredth anniversary of Henry the...
