Northwards again, time had caught up with me, well sort of. It would take a few days to return north and I did not want to stress. Meeting new friends Coming back to the hotel after another eventful riding day had a quick shower, then went down for a pint and some food. Waiting for…read more>>
Year: 2018
Passes – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 10)
Passes are (of course) must do’s when in Central Europe. You cannot leave without at least riding a few. So mountain passes was on the menu for July 3rd. Passes, from Austria to Slovenia Woke up to partial blue sky, with low hanging clouds up along the mountain sides. No rain in the forecast until…read more>>
Loncium – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 9)
Loncium, the word sound very latin. If you look it up on google you will find a brewery, and hotel in Kotchsach Mauthern, or rather Kötschach, in Austria. July 2nd I knew absolutely nothing about Kötschach Mauthern or Beer Hotel Loncium. How I got there, well read on and you’ll find out! Another beautiful morning in…read more>>
Mieming & Timmelsjoch – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 8)
Mieming was a nice landing spot. BioHotel Schweitzer seemed appealing from the outside. First encounter with hotel staff was however, a bit confusing. Bad timing, good offer I’d booked the room shortly after arrival in Mieming. Done late booking earlier during the journey south, without any problems. So I did it again, booking.com indicated vacancies,…read more>>
Waiting in limbo for the beemer return
Waiting, a state that often brings the sense of progress to a grinding halt. Or, an Idleness that sometimes seem to consume any sense of progress. Waiting is indeed what i am doing these days, in limbo. For my “adventure tool” to return home. For the past month and a half my big motorcycle has…read more>>
Neresheim & south – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 7)
Neresheim I had never heard about, before June 30th 2018. After the encounter I’ll never forget that name. Might make stop there again, one day in the future. Farewell to Rothenburg It had been a short but pleasant stay. Walked through parts on foot, but there’s lots I never got to see. Definitely one of…read more>>
Rothenburg & south – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 6)
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is an old Bavarian city, situated along the Romantic Road, or “Der Romantische Strasse”. I rode past, and missed it, in 2016. A visit was not a part of the “plans” this year, originally. Things change, plans change Since i’d been advised by BMW not to go through Switzerland after repairs,…read more>>
Eltz Castle – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 5)
Eltz Castle, Mosel river and valley were the next goals, so remained on a southwestern course. The castle is just 10-15 minutes away from the river Mosel. It was (sort of) planned. Had read about Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz in German) during spring. It seemed well worth a visit. But those plans were made at…read more>>
Choices & Decisions – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 4)
Choices and decisions, we face those every day. The morning of June 27th was definitely going to be about choices and decisions for me as well. My adventure however, go or no go, was in the hands of fate, and BMW Motorrad. Damage assessment Got up early, for a breakfast, for packing, and was outside…read more>>
West Germany & Zonk – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 3)
West Germany is easy to travel in, or through. With a plethora of road alternatives, friendly and forthcoming people, nice small cities, it’s quite enjoyable. Accommodation normally isn’t any problem. What might be tough is to get motorcycle service done during summer. Especially if you’ve not booked, good time in advance. It depends on where…read more>>