Oct 8, 2010 - Ferrara

So we rolled out of Ostiglia to a few drops of rain, and by the time we crossed the river and turn left, the rain had stopped, the sun was about to come out, and there were signs galore telling us we were on our way to Ferrara. Of course, there were no turns to go anywhere but Ferrara, but never mind. Ferrara is competing with a lot of nearby destinations, but for a couple of cyclists, it is a dream destination. We have never seen so many cyclists, ever. Riding every kind of bike in every kind of outfit, in any kind of weather. Suits,...

Jul 1, 2006 - Cinque Terre - Again - June 23-26

Cinque Terre - Again - June 23-26 So, another day of traveling. We arrived in La Spezia around 4pm and had to wait for an hour for the next train to Riomaggorie. So, we waited. Finally made it back to Mar Mar and checked into our room. We arrived a day earlier than planned, so we will have to change rooms tomorrow. So, we trudge up the copious amout of stairs to the room. Nice litte room with a small balcony and a slight view of the sea. We keep it simple for the night and only got wine, bread, cheese cherries and pesto for dinner. Day 2...

Oct 15, 2005 - Italia - La Dolce Vita

Sorry I've been a bit slack on the old updates. Have been in Italy for a while now. Before I got here I promised not to go back to the places I love - All of Tuscany (Florence, Siena, San Gimignano etc), Rome or Venice. And I've only been to Venezia and Firenze to change trains. But the place has me sucked in again. I could easily live here. Every place I visit seems to need a few more days to properly check things out. Spent a fair bit of time in the Emilia-Romagna region, not doing too much of the touristy thing but just sampling Italy's...