Well to cut a long story short we made it. All four of us this time, and again it was very wet. Arriving in a downpour is not how I’d ever imagined it, but being Friday 13th was bound to result in something unfortunate. Not as wet as yesterday in truth, although we did sit out the worst of it for about an hour in a cafe attached to a service station outside Treviso.
Mel tried but failed to become the first major casualty of the ride by attempting a bunny hop onto the pavement at the end of the causeway from the mainland. She took a nasty bang to the elbow, but she thinks she will live.
Had to leave the bikes locked up in the public bike store in Piazale Roma at the other end of Venice from where I am now. I wish I was more confident that they will be there in the morning. Then a damp water bus ride to our hotel near the Arsenal just along from St Marks square. I’ have a wonderful view across the lagoon from where I am sitting.
Well that’s it then. Tomorrow it’s time to repack the car (also at the opposite and of Venice, and with my spectacles in it, which is why there may be some strange typing in these last two posts), and head North over the Brenner pass and West through Germany.
A bit soon for final thoughts so I’ll start thinking some and blog them when I have.
Day 27 Conegliano to Venice
Posted August 13th 2010 at 3:11 pm by joe
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Congratulations! to all of you.Absolutely magnificent. Sorry you had such lousy weather for the last day. Sorry about the invalids,but hopefully you will now get a good rest.We’ll pay up.
Hope I can now stop worrying (its what Mothers and fathers do.)
WE’ve much appreciated the blogs.Give our love to Venice .
As ever lots of luv to all Mum and Dad
WELL DONE! I don’t think anyone had any doubts that you would make it. Hope Joe and Frankie will feel much better soon. You have all succeeded in in a memorable achievement. Debbie would have been so happy for you. See you soon.
Hugs, Pam
Congratulations to you both (and fellow riders) fantastic effort, never doubted you, wish I had done it all with you, looking forward to catching up with you on you’re return. How many gels are coming home and did you get through all the gloop and we still want to know what size shirt!! What’s the next challenge?
Love Paddy Min Josh Sarah and Sam (from a rainy Worcester where the beer festival provides some very nice alcoholic beers)
Oh Joe, congratulations, you are all magnificent! It is a wonderful achievement and we are so impressed. We were thinking of you earlier on Debora’s birthday and have been thinking of you, if not commenting, all along the route. Well done! It is utterly fabulous.
well done all hope you get back safely after all that . see you soon
Well done! a fantastic achievement. We have been checking in every day of the journey and recalling meeting you in the Alps and the journey to Turin. Congragulations to both you and Frankie. Debbie would have been so proud. Have a safe journey back and see you soon.
Joe, please update us from the comfort of your couch now you are back safe and sound in London!