Shoulder
"No time to think of a motto."
About Shoulder
Budding Member | Member since 1st Jan 07
Citizenship: NetherlandsPrevious Name (ie Maiden): arie
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: ex-sportsteacher, o.a.p.
About Shoulder:
I try to discover myself; if there are any results, I'll tell the world
Hobbies:Volunteering in the organic agriculture (3 days)
Biking, interested in nature and architecture, esp. medieaval towns.
Plan: biking in Arizoan and New Mexico in April.
Urbino (Italy)
Beaugency (France)
Leuven (Belgium)
Tuscany (Italy)
Adam's Peak (Sri Lanka)
La Habana (Cuba)
Lübeck (Germany)
Sarajevo (BiH)
Col de la Schlucht (Vosges, France)
Embrun (France)
Avebury (Great Britain)
Activity : photos (7) forum (10) guide (0) blog (1) diary (0) trips (2)
Latest Blog Entry
Biking to Grand Canyon
Posted by Shoulder | 30th January 2007
Biking is the best way to discover an area. Maybe hiking is better but you need so much time.
Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon and then Chelley and Chaco in New Mexico. Finishing in Albuquerque., I'm going to do it.
But the more I read on Travel Forums and Sites the more I get in doubt.
The mountains: 7000 feet is no problem but when it's going up and down all the time.
Lodging: because I don't want too much luggage no camping. Prebooking is difficult, you're not flexible. But is there much choice left? And 20 nights paying 50 - 80 dollars for a room that's beyond my budget. Rooms are meant and priced for two persons I understand.
And a simple bed and breakfast?
Up till now I couldn't find anything.
For camping the nights are pretty cool. And that means taking more luggage except my lightweight tent.
Maybe better do the cycling round Tucson. From the basis camp and that's my cousin's home.
It seems to be a gorgeous area. The same round Albuquerque and of course visiting t
Travel Blogs Shoulder runs
- Eye-opener - Seeing and feeling the world on bike.
Trips
Wild west
04 Apr 2007 - 04 May 2007
Visiting: USA.
Brussels
15 Sep 2006 - 19 Sep 2006
Visiting: Belgium.
Travel Help
Netherlands
Everything that's interesting about the Netherlands, what is nice to see. Also some knowlege about Belgium and western/northern Germany, French Loire-area. Specific information about cycling and other outdoor activities in these countries. (About redlight district and potcoffeeshops I've got no reliable -first-hand - information sorry).
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