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Ferry boats were often quite luxurious, with some interiors that looked like comfortable bars. Linda and Ken enjoy the scenery.
Jack and I talked about a European vacation with cycling friends. One option —- river boat or mini-cruise ships going island-hopping —- didn’t appeal to me with my propensity for motion sickness and claustrophobia. A linear bike trip would mean riding from one hotel to another, with a different hotel each night. Ugh.
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Muscle/mechanic Ben secures bikes atop Andiamo van. The behind-the-scenes work done by the Andiamo team is daunting but very appreciated. (Photo by Linda Rosskopf)
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Loading bikes meant removing 14 wheels, hoisting frames to the top, locking in and cabling each bike. Ben kept his cool and his balance atop the van; Mike, Josko, and Laura disassembled, hoisted, then reassembled bikes on the ground. (Photo by Linda Rosskopf)
Good photos, Betsy! This is a wonderful adventure.