The Best Road

Everyone agreed. The best road ever. Perfectly paved. Switchback after switchback. 13 in all. Beautiful views all along the way.

Our 6th island. The ride started on one side of the Island of Symi and crossed over the top to the other side. I started in town at the monastery that I missed last night The church of St Michael.

It was a beautiful little chapel with lots of wood carvings. After a quick look around, i headed out for the climb .

Looking back at the little Bill and the Monistary

A quick stop for a coffee or a coke on the desent. Windy and getting dark.

What started as a slight sprinkle turned into a hard wind driven rain Still warm, 75°, not a problem.

We were good and wet when we finished our ride at lunch. The sun returned and dryed us out by the time we finished eating The roads were even dry for the finish back to the boat.

Another great day Tomorrow is our last riding day . The time has gone by quickly . No one is complaining. Although we are sad our rides are coming to an end it will be nice to stay in a room and not a tiny ships cabin.

A Short out and back

Our 4th day of riding. Today's ride was a short out and back. Basically for us it a ride to the top of the hill for an ice coffee and back down again. Lots of Rock and Goats Sunny and not too hot.

After a 4.5 hour motor we have arrived at our next island. to late for a ride. Maybe just a walk around town.

Exploring a Volcano

Our 3rd day of riding. We are having a late start to the day because of the time it took to get here. A delicious breakfast one hour later than the last 2 days. No one complained. The riding could have not been better but the volcano attraction,a bit anticlimactic . It was interesting how it attracted tour busses. The point of interest, I don't think, interested anyone. Many beautiful views coming and going. I hope you enjoy the photographs

Finish at seaside restaurant with many shareable dishes starting with a delicious fish soup.

A fantastic day of fun was had by all!

Our second day of riding

The Greek Island of Kos and the second island of our Greek Island Tour. well established and nicely paved Sunny all ride

Twenty Five miles with a fair amount of climbing. Mostly up hill until lunch and then downhill to flat to finish. I was tired enough to not stop to take photos today. Sorry. More tomorrow.

Goats, Cats and Rock

Kalymnos. Our first island ride. Cloudy with a chance of rain First off, get the bicycle ready to ride Some prefer their own seat. Others their own pedals and some,both Me, I wanted my pedals swapped for a larger platform pedal. Easier said than done. The pedal on my left crack was so stuck on, it required a visit to the local bike shop. It needed to be cut off. I was ready to go, dead last. I needed to make a few stops, putting me further behind.

A very hilly first day with lots to see. My first stop was on the side of the road by a dumpster A favorite spot for a lot of stray cats.

Super cute and very at home They were not afraid of me working on my bike

Rock Climbing is huge here and seen everywhere The locals use scooters to get around and as you pass you can see many climbers at their sport

Finishing the ride is always the best. Following the well marked route right back to the boat. Shower and a nap. Dinner at Seven o'clock. What could be better?