A Weekend in Milan: Critical Mass, Expo and the Giro d’Italia (30 & 31May, Days 6 & 7)
Elizabeth Saturday 30 May Every May there is a gigantic Critical Mass ride in Rome called the Ciemmona. This year it is being held in Milan – we ride today. I’ve…
A Night at the (Contemporary) Opera (Milano – 29 May, Day 5)
I’ve actually never been to an opera but as I was coming to Milan, home of Teatro della Scala – the spiritual centre of opera, at least Italian opera ……
Joy Joy – My Bicycle is Here! Let’s Go See The Last Supper (Milano – 28 May, Day 4)
My bicycle is in Milano! And will be delivered to Maria Elena’s after 2pm. Meanwhile I’ve moved across town to stay with a WarmShowers.org host, Daniella. I’ve a room in…
Sitghtseeing and Staying Patient About My Bicycle (Milan – 27 May – Day 3)
I feel like this is simply my new Normal. Being here, doing this. It’s calm and easy. I don’t feel the need to rush and see this or that –…
A Bicycle Tourist without a Bicycle but in Milano (26 May – Day 2)
I woke for a time around 4am then slept through until 8 am. Very happy with that. After my endless day of travel I think my body would have accepted…
Tornavento – a soft landing after a long journey (25 May – Day 1)
Having flown for something like 32 of 34 hours I arrived finally at Malpensa Airport on the outskirts of Milan with nothing but my carry -on – fortunately, having expected…
Leaving Australia – Flying Forever – Arriving Finally in Milan
The longest day in my life where flying becomes all I am. But that time now acts as a solid space between before my trip and on my trip.
I Will Miss the Tactile, the Small, the Changes (13 May 2015)
I’m at the midpoint between returning from my Australian test ride and boarding a plane for Milan. I am calm about the coming adventure – not entirely ready but ticking…
Knowing When Enough is Enough – Waiting out the Rain and Realising the Test Ride is Over (Days 12 – 14, 1 to 3 May)
I realised that whatever weather came on Sunday I was done with the test ride. I had learned what I needed to learn – about how to pack and what…
Riding in Pounding Rain is Better Than Sitting at a Desk: Scotts Head to Crescent Head (Day 11 – Thursday 30 April)
Many reading this might think this sounds miserable. You might think this was on par with the tough day on the Crawney Pass or the challenges of getting over the…