10Likes
|
|
30 Mar 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 114
|
|
Is that that the campsite after Cartagena,on the the right and up the hill from main road?..I had a night there in 2011,place was full of retired English ex pats...good interesting road along to it though..
|
30 Mar 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: poole dorset
Posts: 148
|
|
Loving your trip Ladycruiser, great photos. I too love riding in the Pyrenees, so beautiful..
Jim
|
2 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 109
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by marcm
Is that that the campsite after Cartagena,on the the right and up the hill from main road?..I had a night there in 2011,place was full of retired English ex pats...good interesting road along to it though..
|
Hi,
the campsite name is "Bella Vista" when I was there it was empty
|
2 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 109
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jim lovell
Loving your trip Ladycruiser, great photos. I too love riding in the Pyrenees, so beautiful..
Jim
|
Thanks Jim
|
2 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 109
|
|
Marbella
|
4 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 109
|
|
Gibraltar!!
|
4 Apr 2013
|
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 13
|
|
Some fantastic photo's well done. I have just joined today and yours was the first thread I came across, very impressed. My friend and I are doing Europe in July from Scotland and covering the story of the Great Escape from Stalug Luft III and we will be paying our respects to Auschwitz.
|
5 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 109
|
|
Seville
|
5 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 109
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by dave sallnow
Some fantastic photo's well done. I have just joined today and yours was the first thread I came across, very impressed. My friend and I are doing Europe in July from Scotland and covering the story of the Great Escape from Stalug Luft III and we will be paying our respects to Auschwitz.
|
Hi Dave
Great adventure waiting for you!! If you will need help in Poland just mail! I recommend you to visite also Cracow, Wieliczka Salt Mine and Castle in Pszczyna with nice market (it's very close from Auschwitz).
And if you like history and IIWW you have to visit in Warsaw - Warsaw Rising Museum http://www.1944.pl/about_museum/visit/
|
5 Apr 2013
|
|
Gold Member
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NornIron
Posts: 12
|
|
Cross Europe
Fantastic Post.
Well done.
Moss
|
6 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Emerald Queensland Australia
Posts: 251
|
|
lovely photo's
You must wake up some days and wonder at the incredible journey you are having.I continue to follow with interest.Noel
|
6 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Noel900r
You must wake up some days and wonder at the incredible journey you are having.I continue to follow with interest.Noel
|
"Had" - this particular trip was during 2011, IIRC.
LadyC,
I'm just curious about what time of year you travelled - presumably during the summer but in which months?
Also, you carried camping gear (there is a mountain of gear on the bike!) but you were riding into hours of darkness which you don't recommend - why did that happen so often?
Finally, what do you think of the GoClever GPS - the hardware (is it water resistant?) and the maps?
Caio,
__________________
Dave
|
7 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 109
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkabout
"Had" - this particular trip was during 2011, IIRC.
LadyC,
I'm just curious about what time of year you travelled - presumably during the summer but in which months?
Also, you carried camping gear (there is a mountain of gear on the bike!) but you were riding into hours of darkness which you don't recommend - why did that happen so often?
Finally, what do you think of the GoClever GPS - the hardware (is it water resistant?) and the maps?
Caio,
|
Hi,
I started my trip in first week of September. Whole trip last 48 days (I spent one week in Nice, France). Why I was riding after twilight...? You can try to plan everything but reality it's much more different. I was lucky that nothing happend to me I used my camping gear few times... mostly i slept in hostels and in "couchsurfers" homes.
I get GoClever GPS as a present from my family and I love it! Easy to use, waterproof... of course it sometimes surprise me with proposition of route while option "avoid highways" but it was ture adventure and riding to the unknown. BTW My friend uploaded me maps of Europe (automaps).
If you have more questions.. just ask!
|
7 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyCruiser
Hi,
I started my trip in first week of September. Whole trip last 48 days (I spent one week in Nice, France). Why I was riding after twilight...? You can try to plan everything but reality it's much more different. I was lucky that nothing happend to me I used my camping gear few times... mostly i slept in hostels and in "couchsurfers" homes.
I get GoClever GPS as a present from my family and I love it! Easy to use, waterproof... of course it sometimes surprise me with proposition of route while option "avoid highways" but it was ture adventure and riding to the unknown. BTW My friend uploaded me maps of Europe (automaps).
If you have more questions.. just ask!
|
Thanks!
That is a great month to ride in Europe: the kids have gone back to their school desks, their parents have done much the same thing from their annual holidays and the roads have more room, once again.
I would have gone for wild camping, on the side of the road if necessary, rather than continuing to ride when tired and into the darkness.
__________________
Dave
|
8 Apr 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 109
|
|
Portugal
|
LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/ride-tales/riding-across-europe-one-girl-69003
|
Posted By |
For |
Type |
Date |
Coast to Coast |
This thread |
Refback |
4 Jan 2020 13:12 |
Recent Posts |
This thread |
Refback |
4 Jan 2020 01:01 |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2024:
- California: April 18-21
- Virginia: April 25-28
- Germany Summer: May 9-12
- Québec: May 17-19
- Bulgaria Mini: July 5-7
- CanWest: July 11-14
- Switzerland: August 15-18
- Ecuador: August 23-25
- Romania: August 30-Sept 1
- Austria: September 12-15
- France: September 20-22
- Germany Autumn: Oct 31-Nov 3
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|