Back from Europe - Wow what a trip!

[Cloggy]

Hands down the best and most memorable trip of my life!
Some random thoughts:
- I absolutely love Italy. So much so that I will have to figure out how I can move there (eventually) :thumbup:
- The history and the architecture in Italy, France and Spain.. simply astounding!
- Italian drivers are insane, BUT.. it's controlled chaos. There is a very heavy scooter/motorcycle presence and everyone splits lanes.. not in what we call a safe manner, but at speed, going into oncoming traffic, twisting and weaving like you wouldn't believe, but all the cages (cars, buses, trucks) make room for the bikes. There's not that much honking going on.. no road rage. It's really quite awesome to observe.
- Authentic Italian food is ridiculously delicious.
- Economy seats in Boeing 777 and THE.. WORST... SEATS.. EVAR!! OMG so incredibly, painfully uncomfortable! Thank God we flew Airbus 330 on the way back.
- I saw more FZ6's on this trip than I have in probably the past 5 years here in the States. It's a very popular bike in Europe.

Enough rambling.. time for some pictures!! (I'm going to post up a very small sample of what I shot)

Amazing pics Eric, as I've said before I'm going to have to go there someday, but I'd better start saving

 

[MG-242]

Very nice, Eric, and thanks for sharing. Yep, Europe is soooo beautiful. What always impressed me is what we, here in the states, think is 'old' and what is 'old' in Europe. And, how Europians preserve their buildings and how we bulldoze them and build new ones.

Next time, if you didn't this time, you'll have to tack on a MotoGP or WSB race. They take their motosports very seriously over there as you probably saw while you were shopping.

 

[OneCheekRider]

Awesome! thanks for sharing!! I'm going to Italy for the first time in November. Anything you recommend above others? Other than going to see the 'main' attractions in Italy, the only thing I have planned is to go to the Ferrari Museum/factory and Ducati if I have time!

 

[Water Bear]

Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing!

That's one of those once-in-a-lifetime trips.

 

[Erci]

Awesome! thanks for sharing!! I'm going to Italy for the first time in November. Anything you recommend above others? Other than going to see the 'main' attractions in Italy, the only thing I have planned is to go to the Ferrari Museum/factory and Ducati if I have time!

Main attractions are must-see, at least once. If you're going to be in the South, take the boat along Amalfi coast for the most stunning views.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Although I've been to about 15 different countries in Europe, my bucket list is to tour through Europe on a motorcycle.

 

[Erci]

Although I've been to about 15 different countries in Europe, my bucket list is to tour through Europe on a motorcycle.

+1! I'd be happy to at least ride some of the Italian mountain passes..

 

[kenh]

Awesome pictures, thanks for sharing. It looks like everyday the weather was great. What did you use for a camera? (I'm guessing not your phone, lol)

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[Erci]

Awesome pictures, thanks for sharing. It looks like everyday the weather was great. What did you use for a camera? (I'm guessing not your phone, lol)

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We got very lucky with the weather. Low 70's and sunny, every day! :thumbup:

I used Lumix LX5.

 

[Motogiro]

Wow! What a great experience this must have been!
Thank you for sharing this with us!