Category: Portugal (2019)

XVIII. Finally at the sea

Captain’s Log: Thursday, 20 June 2019

Distance: Avignon (09:00) – Palavas-Les-Flots (20:30), 126km

Accommodation: Hôtel de la Plage

Weather: Sun and a few clouds

Today’s note to myself: Don’t trust camping grounds around here


After a short morning rain shower the sun came out again to stay for the whole day, but nevertheless I needed to pack my tent wet … Weiterlesen...

XVII. Via Rhôna, but without the river

Captain’s Log: Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Distance: Bourg-Saint-Andéol (19:00) – Avignon (16:30), 80km

Accommodation: Camping du Pont d’Avignon

Weather: Sun and a few clouds

Today’s note to myself: Just keep swimming, aah, cycling!


I am not going to write much today, since I am already very tired.

The way today, despite being the Via Rhôna, did not follow the river. … Weiterlesen...

XVI. Via Rhôna, but not that nice

Captain’s Log: Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Distance: Valence (09:00) – Bourg-Saint-Andéol (18:00), 108km

Accommodation: Camping du Lion Ardèche

Weather: Sun and a few clouds

Today’s note to myself: Just because you could, doesn’t mean you should.


After some troubles getting on the right path again in the morning, I continued my journey along the Rhône, hoping that it would be … Weiterlesen...

XV. Via Rhôna

Captain’s Log: Monday, 17 June 2019

Distance: Lyon (09:00) – Valence (17:30), 115km

Accommodation: Camping Le Soleil Fruité

Weather: Sun and blue sky

Today’s note to myself: Stopping to save your energy for tomorrow is okay.


Today was a really good day. Maybe the weather is trying to make up for the rainy days.

Anyway, after saying goodbye to my … Weiterlesen...

XIV. Enjoying Lyon

Captain’s Log: Sunday, 16 June 2019 Distance: Sightseeing Accommodation: Warmshowers Host Weather: Sunny and comfortable warm Today’s note to myself: Put on sun protection even if it’s not feeling that warm.
Today was a slow start in the morning, but which was fine as well. I was able to wash my clothes and hang them up to dry, before I… Weiterlesen...

XIII. Finally on the road again

Captain’s Log: Saturday, 15 June 2019 Distance: Port (09:00) – Lyon (16:45), 96km Accommodation: Warmshowers Host Weather: Sun and rainstorm Today’s note to myself: Enjoy dry feet as long as you have them and don’t tell yourself that drying them didn’t have any sense, because it did.
After enjoying a nice last breakfast at the hotel i finally hit the… Weiterlesen...

XII. One more lazy day

Captain’s Log: Friday, 14 June 2019 Distance: None Accommodation: Lac Hôtel Weather: Rainy and cloudy, but warm Today’s note to myself: I’ve got none today
I enjoyed one more day of doing nothing except eating and FINALLY picking up my bike Connen-Neute from the Bike Shop. He got a new front tire, and everything seems to be working just fine,… Weiterlesen...

XI. Lazy day

Captain’s Log: Thursday, 13 June 2019

Distance: None

Accommodation: Lac Hôtel

Weather: Sunny

Today’s note to myself: I’ve got none today


Alright, so, about the last two days;

On Tuesday afternoon I got hit by a car. Well, actually I think that just my bike got hit by it. Since I’m obviously still able to write my blog, I’m fine, … Weiterlesen...

X. At least there is sun again

Captain’s Log: Wednesday, 12 June 2019 Distance: None Accommodation: Lac Hôtel Weather: Still quite cool, but sunny with some clouds Today’s note to myself: Be more demanding? Idk
Since today’s story is directly linked to the one from yesterday, I’m going to write the one from today tomorrow together with the one from yesterday. In the meantime, have a nice… Weiterlesen...