August 21st it was time to be heading south again. Given what happened to me last year the level of excitement was pretty high! Earlier in the year I wasn’t sure it would be possible, because of Corona. In Scandinavia as well as Europe. After multiple spring adventures in Norway I knew I was ready….read more>>
Germany
Harz Mountains, 2019 Summer adventure, day 15
Harz Mountains, hills, woods, and a plethora of great roads. That was on the menu for the day, preceded by the breakfast menu which by the way was equally diverse. Got out around the usual time, not too early, not too late. Outside the air was warming up quickly. As the weather forecast indicated, the…read more>>
Through Germany, 2019 Summer adventure, day 14
Through Germany to the Harz mountains, that was the plan of the day. Which meant between 5-600 kilometers riding, depending on the small roads. One of the many great features of the BMW R1200GS & GS Adventure models is the riding comfort. I like the effortless, relaxed, no-stress, almost docile way these motorcycles get down…read more>>
Going east, 2019 Summer adventure, day 13
Going east never was a part of my plans. But as the weather forecast brought news of a heatwave in France I had to, regrettably, drop the French Alps. Sometimes in life, well maybe a little more often than sometimes, things don’t turn out as you’d hoped. When it happens one just have to improvise,…read more>>
Germany & Holland, 2019 Summer adventure, day 2
Germany & Holland was the target of day 2. I’d made reservations in Harlingen, by the Dutch coast. Planned to ride small roads, didn’t work out very well. Germany & Holland, and ferries Started reasonably early, the leg would be around 500 kilometers. I’d made the decision to take it easy in the beginning of…read more>>
Mid-March is a climatically confusing period
Mid-March is a climatically confusing period in the SometimesBackwardsKingdom of Nor-Way. People (some) long (strongly) for spring. However, a) very b) awfully frequently these people find themselves in a emotional, fictitious battle. This battle takes place, every other day, with the not-to-want-to-perish King Winter. All while his “autobot” cannons, fires off an impressive amount of…read more>>
Last leg(s) – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 15)
Last leg, or legs. Time had caught up with me. It would be a 3 day sprint. I wanted, and needed, a few days rest at home before returning to mundane life. But even if the adventure was nearing the end, there still was some time left for explorations. I had no intention of wasting…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>>