Head in the clouds and a REAL adventurer. Over the years, I have met many motorcycle riders and offered them a place to stay at my home. Several readers of this blog are amongst them. Some stayed a day , some a month or longer. Whenever I invited them I was serious about the offer and so I take it that when people invite me they are acting likewise. These chance meetings often turn into long lasting friendships. A few months ago when I was in South Africa and lo...

Day 100 29 July 2013 Mauthausen- Linz Warning- this page contains some graphic pictures,but nevertheless a part of history that should never be forgotten Internet we take for granted these days, that is …until you start travelling and have to rely on various supplied sources. The Hostel I stayed in was on 22 days old (it said on the sign) The did not have a strong internet connection and had to pay per day for usage. The speed was extremely slow, result...

Day 97 26 July 2013 Graatz- you win ! Most of Europe has at least a 2000 year history. Many places started with the building of a castle for a particular Lord and Master, with the peasants living close by at a lower level. Each and every castle I have seen thus far is positioned on a hill. Yesterday I was riding through a village and saw a sign pointing into the direction of a castle I had already taken a picture of. I followed the signs and had a look. The pl...