Hi Steve. Thanks for the compliment. It means a lot as I really enjoy your writing. Looking forward to your next adventure. It is so soon after you're recent return. Where next?

Hi Rachel. Thanks. I'm sure you are looking forward to less lumpy terrain. Sue and I remember Wales and England being very punchy.

Beautifully written last page. We really enjoyed reading it here on VI, as we finish our plans to take off to Europe again, September 8, so soon after returning!

Great journal ! I look forward to your next one!

Hi David. Thanks for following along. I'll try to give myself another couple of weeks before the inevitable mental shift into school mode. One day soon, I'll be sad not to experience it. But, not that sad.😉

Really enjoyed following your journal and especially loved your photos in the Dolomites. Enjoy the rest of your summer break and don't start thinking about school too soon 😱

Sure hope so.

Hi Keith. Thanks for following along. I'm glad I got the tick thing dealt with too. Where's next for you both?

Really enjoyed following your ride and reliving some of our memories of that beautiful part of the world. Glad you got that tic dealt with! And what a great idea - a photo for each day in your reflections.

Hi Kathleen. I would have definitely done the same in Canada, but seeing as we were in Italy, I wouldn't have known where to bring the tick to. Squashing it to smithereens seemed to be best course of action at the time. LOL!

Hi Mike. Thanks for following along. I'm glad I chose to take antibiotics, even if I may not have needed them.

Hi Hannah. Thanks for following along. Maybe one day you'll share your cycle adventure with me?

Hi Angela. Thanks for following along.

Thanks for sharing your cycle tour. Beautiful photos and writing all throughout. Looking forward to the next one!

Thank you for a great journal.
When I was a young man (I turn 80 in October) I got tick bite fever and I had a shocking headache for several days.