This week my work takes me to the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville--Thomas Jefferson's university near his beloved Monticello, both of which are recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. I grabbed a great little Trek FX bike from Blue Ridge Cyclery and set out going northwest on Barracks Road toward Owensville,... Continue Reading →
A delicious Portuguese custard tart comprised of a crisp puff pastry crust filled with luscious, velvety custard, topped with cinnamon, and baked. Accompanied by a cup of luxuriously thick hot chocolate. Pasteis de Belém While pastéis (plural of pastel) are served throughout Portugal--and I tried them every chance I got, whether in my hotel or... Continue Reading →
The Rio Tejo (Tagus River) is the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula and it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Lisboa (Lisbon), Portugal. This morning I grabbed a bike and rode about 10 miles from Lisboa's airport to the Torre de Belém near the mouth of the river. Then, I truly savored my visit... Continue Reading →
I started early this morning--before the sun came up I made my way to the River Thames where I crossed the Westminster Bridge, rode along the south shore, crossed the London Bridge, and returned back along the north shore to Big Ben. Looking back at Big Ben The London Eye William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Approaching... Continue Reading →
A global financial center. Capital and largest city of the United Kingdom. Seat of empire. Hub of fashion and culture. When my work took me to London, I once again grabbed a trusty Brompton and took to the streets. I rode early morning, mid-day, and in the dark of night. Here are some of my... Continue Reading →
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