Well this is it! We have officially retired our bikes and our butts…all good things deserve a rest! The bikes will stay here in Germany and we will drag our tired butts to Hilversum on the train on Tuesday.

I am sad to say goodbye to my dear GIGI…she has become such a part of me….like an old friend, but we will reunite eventually, hopefully next year.

Meanwhile we are getting organized for the next leg of our journey…hiking in SW Portugal!

We have been to Portugal a few times and like it so much because it seems quiet and laid back but with lots of interesting history and architecture. The weather is temperate and not much rain in November, perfect for hiking the cliffs and the beaches of the south west coast. Stay tuned for more photos and adventures!