An LSV? Really? Where are you thinking of as your home base? Do keep us in the loop on your progress on this. It’s a step that’s been in the backs of our minds for awhile also.

Thank you Rich, and thanks for your comments along the way. Please let me know if you want more info on the VIA for your trip next year. There is a lot of gravel, so my advice would be to perhaps consider a wider tire than you might otherwise use. But it’s a fantastic route! I look forward to reading about your trip next year.

Thanks Bob - I really appreciate you following along.

Hello Suzanne
It really was a delightful time and I so appreciate that you took the time and effort to set up the evening. I’ve started my application for a long term visa and I look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future. Happy cycling!

Thanks Laura for following along. It really was an amazing journey. I thought of you and Kitty several times during this trip, thinking that you two are probably the only cycling buddies I have who would really embrace all the craziness of this adventure. Looking forward to riding with you again!

Thanks Keith - I appreciate you following along. Maybe we’ll get a chance to meet up sometime in France.

Thanks Scott - it really was a splendid tour! So delighted to share a part of it with you and Rachael. Until next time.

Thank you Rachael! I really enjoyed cycling with you and Scott and look forward to round 2! Wishing you a great finish to your tour and a nice interlude in Portland.

Thanks Lucy!! Hoping to ride with you again sometime soon!

Thanks Kathleen - it’s always nice to hear from you!!

Thank you Tricia. I hope that you and Ken are able to make it back to Europe for another of your amazing adventures.

Thanks Bill! I always appreciate you being there to help out with my utter lack of knowledge re flora, fauna, insecta, etc. It adds a lot to our journals.

Hi Kathy - so great to hear from you. I really enjoyed meeting you in Verona and wish you great biking adventures in the future. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you want any info, etc. Maybe our paths will cross sometime in the future

I am not from Ohio but did my BA at Denison U, in Granville. My mother was a Buckeye from southern Ohio and also attended The Ohio State :)

Thank you, Susan! I love following along with your adventures. It’s great that you had a sunny day to finish off the tour. So many beautiful places you’ve been to in 32 days! Time for a well-earned rest. Hope you enjoy Paris!

Susan, thanks for bringing us along! I very much enjoyed following this trip. Looking forward to hearing what you'll be up to next.