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Never get the beefsteak in Spain! It is almost always cooked like this in our experience.
2 months agoAND! Where is the rider of the motorcycle??
2 months agoX marks the spot …
2 months agoSadly it is one of those "many a truth is said in jest" things. The details are exaggerated but the sentiment is spot on.
2 months agoYes. We, too, have noticed the more boisterous and lively people in Spain compared to France or Portugal. Living life.
2 months agoFoxglove
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digitalis
How fortunate for you to have found this gem!
2 months agoGreat names! ( I actually have a cousin named Madeline) thus, my comment.
Good 👍 for them tackling the Camino.
Hi Jill and Dave
Many thanks for the response. That's is indeed very helpful. I'm amazed Dave was able to do most of mount Ventoux in Eco. Kudos !.
With such a heavy bike that's probably tougher than doing it on a road bike!.
Good to know you can get 80k on the flat with those battery sizes. That's the range we were aiming for.
Am following your journal with great interest so thanks for sharing!
Vinnie
Hi Vinnie, sorry for my delayed replay. I needed to get my spouse to weigh in (battery size is his deal!).
1. Jill has a 625 Wh size battery and Dave’s is 700 Wh. They are Bosch motors which we really like. We have rented bikes in the past with different motors and like Bosch the best by far.
2. In the past Jill typically rode in “tour” (second lowest) although this trip her strength has improved so she is doing more in “eco” (lowest mode). She frequently slips into “sport” or “turbo” on climbs. This contrasts to Dave - much stronger rider - who rides the whole day in “eco” regardless of pitch and only slid into “tour” on the last 2 km on Mt. Ventoux!
3. We did have battery angst when we bought the bikes. Our KTM bikes are heavy trekking bikes and Jill’s initial preference was for a lighter bike (which means a smaller battery). Dave- smarter than me on this issue and perhaps recognizing Jill’s limitations on her riding - insisted on the larger battery choice and it was a good choice. Our parameters for planning a daily ride have been no more than 1400 meters in cumulative elevation - and that is a very big day (ie: climbing the Pyrenees or Vrsic pass in Slovenia). On those days I ride the initial climbing in “tour” (albeit slowly) until I feel confident I will not run out of battery. Once I get midway in I can judge battery life status and amp it up. I have never run out of battery although we had a near miss in Norway one time. Dave never runs out of battery or even gets close. The big battery suck is really elevation gain rather than the length of the day. We can do a 80 km day on a flat no problem.
Sorry it this is too detailed - good luck with the planning and touring.
No problem with the wine pics! We rarely order a full bottle anymore but love the stuff!
2 months agoJill and Dave-we enjoyed reading all of the details of your last post! We feel like we are living it with you! The photos and all the descriptions sound delightful! Everything is going well here in Bend! Take care and safe travels! Ann and Scott
2 months agoSorry about the bedbugs! But, at least you know what it is now..Cortisone cream is great..👍
2 months agoCute little Citroën in the background!
2 months ago
Laminated menu…and FOUR choices for the courses. Very upscale!
2 months ago