Cabo de Roca

Cabo da Roca is western most extent point of the continental Europe. Yesterday along with Suzuki VanVan - we gained him

The surroundings are fabulous and Sintra located right next to... is a completely different world! Having in itself something mystical... what a pity that I didn't have time to see it closely. There streets are so steep and narrow that while riding I didn't have even a chance to take a pictures to the nicer buildings, because either there is a risk of falling or collide another vehicle.

The whole day was a challenge for me... because I had to ride over 500 km with a tour of the sightseeing it's really a lot! and this temperature!!

They closed hostels in Porto at 23!!... I started to think how will I make it as I began to struggle with fatigue and sometimes with my own weaknesses. Once I have arrived to Porto, I found myself in a square: "well, nice and where is the hostel?!?" I started to climb the stairs, where there was no end.. The two old ladies came up with help.. and at 22:40 I was able to check in - in StepHouse. But it was not the end! Hostel was about 200 stairs from where I leaved VanVan and my luggage. Buy hey! there was no time for whining... when I brought all my luggage to the top.. I did not want to sleep, my heart was pounding as mad from the effort. I admire people from this city, who walk thoose paths every day in the heat.



























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„Port Cale”

Porto is a city that doesn't have to prove anything! Full of old buildings, steep streets and the specific smell of the old buildings... You won't find here the urban noise. And for that.. I loved Porto! that people tolerate meddlesome tourists walking through the streets; because laundry is hanging because it's hung and it's not a part of the exhibition.. for its unpretentiousness and intimacy.

I am glad that after an exhausting day, I found myself in such a charming place, where I experienced a bit of relaxation. And VanVan had respectable place to have a well-deserved rest.. near the cafe, where elderly gentlemens play cards closely guarding him.



















london?

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Yeasterday I had problems with finding accomodation I was even thinking on sleeping at the market in Leon (Spain) but thanks to Andreas who I met in Seville I found pilgrim house.


For the stupidity you have to pay... just like that I can sum up my today's ride... I went from Leon (Spain) dressed in summer clothes... set of warm linings for jacket and trousers were deeply hidden in bags, including the divine isothermal clothing from Vanucci! And so pleased with the next day of the expedition, I was making more kilometers until I drove into the mountains, and the temperature dropped drastically, but I was thinking 140 km that's nothing for me?!?... And from laziness instead of stop and extract these precious (nice and warm) stuff that I have with me... I was riding further..., ehhh well good that I have founded heated grips, otherwise I'd probably gnashed my teeth!

And so I survived from the thermal shock, yet two days ago I was traveling at 38 C and now 16 C today; / "gold autumn is coming!?!"

San Sebastián

Today I had the opportunity to visit San Sebastian on a saddle of spaniard (Julio) VanVan's, who is crazy like a fox rider from Suzuki VanVan Moto Club.
Duo of lunatics ("loca, loca, loca ..." - as Shakira sings) riding in the rain and sightseeing city... it probably had to be an unusual sight, but comment on it so those were priceless moments and for the rest you will pay by.. (you know what


p.s.
My Shōgun at that time went through an overview of the Suzuki service, which I won't rather remember good or rather the account (extortion) compared to this in France ... ;/

France I'm back!!

Unfortunately after adventures in San Sebastian cold caught me... it is not the most enjoyable thing in the world to sneez into the helmet... (you can imagine)

Short clip - farewell with Spain







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Loire Valley

This morning I had a dilemma whether to get on a motorcycle or stay one day longer in hostel... Riding a motorcycle when you have cold it's not the coolest thing on the other hand I know that laziness can badly affect on me so... fast decision I jumps on Suzuki VanVan and I ride further... to admire the "Loire Valley"!

And as it turned out it was probably the right decision, because riding a motorcycle not only improves mood, but also gives power...
One thing is for certain! Cities, towns, villages in the central part of France have a charm!









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over 500 km of drizzle...

I spent the night in a hostel. In the morning I packed quickly, because there was more than 500 km to ride in the weather not so friendly for "summer" riding. GPS initially set on a shortest path without highways and so I drove through the picturesque towns for 80 km. I would willingly ride so on... if not the speed. In most of these towns zone speed was 30 km/h. Therefore I quickly switched GPS to a more optimal roads, because low temperature, wind and drizzle rain weren't the best conditions to ride a motorbike at night.
And unfortunately the rain didn't even forgave me for a while. Well my motorcycle set jacket and pants (Modeka Nica & Modeka Stela) with all linings they made it on A+ (5+) and I didn't have to worry about the fall aura, although I do not know why but this "French wind" always finda gap between gloves and sleeves... yikes! maybe that was a matter of my cold and for every even the smallest temperature difference I was more sensitive than usual!

At the border of Luxembourg I arrived just before 20 (8pm), when it was getting dark. That day polish family took care of me - they greeted me at the threshold with hot tea and a warm meal (it's great that "the motorcycle family" is so big) As it turned out, "master of the house" have in the garage Suzuki Marauder 125ccm

p.s.
I think I will stay with them for a few days longer to heal...

Look forward to each one.Great photo's as always.Hope you are feeling better.Noel, yes the family a bike sets you into is a great one.

Really enjoy your pictures! Hope you feel better soon

Charlie

Yesterday I slowly circuit circled through the Luxembourg along Moselle. The sun graciously came out on the horizon, I hope it will stay on for at least week

And what did I see? "Little Switzerland of Luxembourg", Schengen, Remich, Vianden (a beautiful little town with a BIG castle), Bourscheid... ehhh it's worth to get lost in this country... you will always find an interesting road full of beautiful views














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Brussels

Who said that every city must be visited with a guide in hand... that we should focus on the crowded tourist attractions? I instead of "Manneken Pis" (peeing boy) I saw "Jeanneke Pis" (peeing girl), toured the prison (just outside!!) I walk through a street of butchers and instead of fries with mayonnaise.. I ate Brussels waffle!
And all thanks to my host (Harley rider) who showed me a city.

I once again realized that the we can count on the "motorcycle brotherhood".
Andrew thank you for everything!






















it's a prison


































yummy!!

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Amsterdam

"God created the World, and the Dutch created the Netherlands" it's an old adage which says a lot about this country and the people who resides this land. Land on which they live has been torn from the Northern Sea and a large part of the country is below sea level!!!

Today I had the opportunity to visit Amsterdam - colorful city with positive energy, thousands of bikes and hundreds of channels make this place unique. Too bad I couldn't stay here longer... but unfortunately I have to slowly finish this travel nothing last forever...

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I would like to thanks a certain Dutchman for assistance in organizing accommodation ... Martin - THANK YOU!
















































nice parking!

Brilliant pictures as usual! I'm really enjoying them!

Charlie

Wonderful photo's once again!