Homeward Bound
Alpaca Retreats, Folkestone, England → Nottingham (~205 miles) I took the same route through England as I did last year, so I won’t cover the rolling green hills and thatched cottages again. The satnav trip meter suggests a distance of 4,800 km over both legs of the journey, a fleeting glance at the scenery and culture of 10 countries. Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, France, England. Doing our bit for the local fauna, we provided a veritable buffet of the finest English claret to mosquitoes along the way. No mechanical issues or injuries to bikes or bodies, though the CRF developed an odd rattle/noise about 80 miles from home. ----- During the final day or so, I found myself reflecting on what I’d change if doing this again or going longer, even semi-permanently. Things I'd Do Differently: Bike Shipping It’s expensive, and the Carnet is a faff. I’ll look into riding a bike into Europe and storing it. With a three-year horizon, knowing w...
