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Originally Posted by Bertrand (Post 415383)

The irony of the 'Crockery tomb' shop behind you at this parting moment is not lost!

Try not to be sad- easier said than done- I understand-
Alas, many will see your dream and will want to be a part of it but always remember that it is not their dream- they are just along for the ride.

Alas you will feel 'used', even perhaps a bit cheated but now you will be able to recognise those who do this... It happens.
Many do not have your courage/desire/heart/ability/honesty etc and will always try to 'catch a tow'.
Don't judge but do learn to cut loose quickly!

Look at what you have been able to achieve for yourself:thumbup1:,
be proud and ride on.:scooter: Life just gets better!
Remember that to grow a fabulous rose, you do have to surround it with cow sh*t! The rose remains, the sh*t disappears:Beach:

Bertrand!
Thank you, thank you and once again thank you!!
I'm touched by your post.

Monaco

I try to soak up every moment... because I know that everything is happening "here and now" and will never happen again... Yesterday I visited Monaco, one of the smallest countries in the world. It enchants his charm and splendor and "these" cars on the road! You do not know whether to look at the sea or on the passing cars.

I ride through the streets where's the Formula 1 Grand Prix - and the feeling... priceless, even VanVan seemed to be more.. predatory. Could riding alongside sports cars gave him wings?!?

I will stay few more days at cote d'azur as i planned before... and later... I ride on! :devil2:
I waited too long to realize the dream.. when? if not now!! :yes:

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Nice is a magical place! Yesterday I circled the streets of the city looking for Suzuki service. In first guy laughed at me... he stated that the free time to do the warranty service is only after three weeks i didn't commented that fact :( and decided to look further.. until I finally found the service HI BIKES where the guy's took care of me (or rather VanVan) instantly. Their reaction to the story of the expedition on a little "125cc" was great .. they took their cell phones and began making pictures with me & Mr. VanVan. :clap:

HI BIKES was magical place for me also from other reason. Just before leaving Poland. Agnes (Polish woman) mail to me with information she's gearing up for the first motorcycle expedition in the Cote d'Azur. Because of the sheer volume of events that have taken place in recent days I couldn't contact her (I wasn't in the mood to be honest) I knew that within this period of time she will be in Nice. When get to Suzuki HI BIKES some gal greet's me in polish and it's Agnes!! It turns out that at the last few kilometers of her journey she unfortunately invaded the curb and had to return to the motorcycle service.

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Coincidence?!? Some things happen because somewhere up there is so recorded or some magical magnets cause certain events... :biggrin3:

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new fan's of Riding Across Europe :)

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aaaaaahh sunshine.... ! Glad you met up with your friend Agnes- see? it does only gets better!!

It's time to move my ass... I ride on :mchappy:

I'm just somewhere in the middle of Provence in the house which has more than 100 years and was renovated by its owners - personally!! It's like a dream ... I do not believe that this is happening.
And this is precisely the whole trip.. You do not know when and where someone give a helping hand. Today I was grasp by the nice, young French couple ... what will happen tomorrow... time will tell!! :thumbup:

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My hosts ;)
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Pyrenees

Another magical day...

Heavenly views, mountains in clouds, the road crossing the rocks. Small villages consisting of several houses... how to stop these fleeting moments? Almost all the time I'm alone just with VanVan no other cars and motorbikes on the road...

Now I'm in a small town near the border Puilaurens (Spain). Under th roof embraced me "crazy" Briton - Ali, who organize motorcycle trip's in the Pyrenees. He have already planned for me beautiful road for tomorrow. I'm glad that Suzuki VanVan likes the corners, because there will be a lot :donatello:

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W. & Ali

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I can see you are having the time of your life.!

Great photo's as always,your an inspiration,carry on.Noel:scooter::D

Weronica,

I really dig your trip report, your attitude and your images! Looking forward to your next journey.

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Originally Posted by pete3 (Post 416683)

Weronica,

I really dig your trip report, your attitude and your images! Looking forward to your next journey.

:thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:

Thanks Pete :mchappy:

Hi LadyCruiser,

I enjoy your ridereport very much.
I visited Barcelona last year on my bike and I realy liked that city. Riding in the Pyrenees is also beautifull. If you have a chance, you should visit the monastery of Montserrat. A monastery high in the mountains of the Pyrenees. The road to it is a wonderfull road.

Good luck with your trip.

After spending wonderful time in energizing Barcelona, it's time for Valencia and it's hard to believe that this city is in the shadow of Barcelona. It has beautiful architecture, plenty of cafes, restaurants... it's ideal place for a weekend.

And how's the riding... well the sun heats well but the breeze from the sea cools the air. Today I was bitten twice by the bee in the neck :thumbdown: (good that on the side not centrally...) :no: I just realized that I could be in real trouble!! So today I decided to wrap tightly my neck by scarf. Even at the expense of a few extra drops of sweat...
Tomorrow I'm heading further towards Cartagena.

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Originally Posted by jkrijt (Post 416897)

Hi Jan,
thanks for your post :)
Pyrenees are great and they aren't so crowded as Alps :clap: