Lesson #1 arrived without us even leaving Auckland…. pack the tent pegs into checked in luggage and not as part of carry on luggage! Oh well, they’ll be easy enough to replace in Lisbon. The flights were pretty good. 17 hours to Dubai and then another 8.5 to Lisbon. A bit of sleep, quite a …
...but we are back! Our European/UK cycling adventure takes off today. A second summer, foreign languages, delectable treats, amazing scenery and fascinating people are beckoning… all while riding on the other side of the road!! We have 90 days to get from Lisbon to Paris and then another 90 days in the UK and Ireland. …
JG on balance 