Seagazer Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I came back a couple of weeks ago from mine and OH's holiday to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We went to Lake Garda by motorbike. All in all we did just under 2,400 miles, which considering I'd only done a 150 mile round trip before I think I did really well. It took us 3 days to get there with a stopover in Metz France and Augsburg in Germany. We had five nights in Lake Garda and then two stopovers in France on the way back at Albertville and Chaumont. We had such a fantastic time, just hopping on and off the bike, up and down mountains. We went to Venice and Verona whilst we were there and saw some stunning scenery, especially in Germany and Austria. We are now longing to book another road trip. I think he's made a biker of me now. Here are a couple of photos This is me at the Col De L'Iseran, which was on our way home. It was 2,700 odd metres up and just up the road from Val D'Isere. This is most of the way up the Paso del Rombo which is a really twisty road up the mountains between Austria and Italy. You get a sticker when you go through at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Wow, well done It sounds like you had a wonderful time Respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 how exciting and really cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Brilliant! Sounds like a wonderful trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Wow, what a way to travel . Sounds amazing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Wow how amazing that's a long way on a bike and must have been a wonderful way to see the countries. Next time you in the driving seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Woo, sound like you had a great time , Vey jealous though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Wow, well done on your trip and anniversary! I've just posted that I'm off to France by bike in the early hours of tomorrow with my OH - quite a short run compared to yours It will be our 25th in 2 years time, have to start thinking about where we could go Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Thanks everyone, we did have such a fantastic time, so many wonderful memories. LisaP you have probably gone but I hope you have a great trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Wow!! I am seriously impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 I did surprise myself! I didn't overly enjoy the first day as I was very nervous, we got quite cold as it was foggy in Calais and for about an hour after. I was very pleased to get to the first hotel and have a long, hot bath. We rode roughly 300 miles every day getting there and back. I thought I had enough padding on my derriere to cope but could have done with a bit more I got very emotional at dinner the first night, the thought of leaving the kids for that long. The longest I'd left YS for was 4 days before this. Also the danger aspect of what we were doing worried me. My DD and mum looked very nervous as we left. My OH has just been riding for about 3 years and had never ridden abroad (although had driven) so it was all new. He's a very careful rider and does extra training with ROSPA. I can thoroughly recommend doing something totally different just to shake things up a bit. We could have flown to Italy but this way we have so many things to remember about the journey there and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 So you're ready for Route 66 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Wow! Sounds great - it's really good to do something different once in a while, well done to you and your OH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 So you're ready for Route 66 now It has crossed my mind...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
