Now we are on the home straight - having turned inland just north of Naples. Our biggest problem has been finding campsites. Poor old Jack has has taken the caravan up steep hills and down narrow streets looking for sites. One night was spent in a restaurant carpark as no alternative was available. On the other hand, our bike ride has been fabulous. Many long uphill stretches on the old Via Appia as we crossed the Appenines. We are now much faster and can easily manage a 5 or 6 mile hill and then do not brake so much on the downhill bits. The views have been spectacular. Only 30 years ago this area was devastated by an earthquake but there is no sign of it now other than the rather opulent houses that have been built since.
Today, Bruce brought back Charlie and Dan who will be our drivers for the last 3 or 4 days to Taranto.
Our car park caravan site
Parilese where we joined the old Via Appia
The campsite at Laghi di Monticchio found on Andrew Sykes' blog. It saved the day - Thanks Andrew!
The view from the old Via Appia.
Jack you really should work on that beer belly.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe you have nearly done it! Crazy! That's a really, really, REALLY long way to cycle!
ReplyDeleteThanks charlie. we can't believe we have only one more day and its DOWNHILL all the way !!!
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