More Traveling in Italy (Part 1)

Biking in traffic is a skill Hunter and I have honed to "perfection" after 3 years maneuvering the narrow streets and alleys of Beijing, China from 2000-2003. Now we are encountering some similar situations in Italy-not as many people but semis too big for narrow Italian roads, and semis that seem bent on meeting tight work schedules leaving no time for slowly and safely passing two "silly" bikers on one red and blue tandem!

Recently we chose to bike to Cittadella, a medieval walled city in the province of Padua, northern Italy, founded in the thirteenth century as a military outpost of Padua. Getting there was a test of bike against semis. We won, eventually arriving in the city but were exhausted from the 20 mile "battle". Thankfully we could enjoy touring the little city and feast on our first Italian pizza, complete with thin, crispy crust and yummy toppings-one of which was a fried egg?? The return bike trip took us longer since we took a few incorrect turns, adding 10 extra miles! I guess you'd say we are getting our "seats" in shape for our ride through Tuscany the end of September. Fun, Fun, Fun!


Cittadella