Again, not really knowing what to expect we are excited. We now have a better knowledge - what to expect, how to interpret all aspects of the map.
Today - right off the ferry we find ourselves in Vineyards. They just lined the roads! They were gorgeous. We - as you say "stopped to smell the roses" We weren't worries how fast we were going, we were just trying to take it all it. The scenery was different from yesterday - yesterday we had a lot of coastal views, back country - we are still in the country but just roads of grapes.
We continued riding, finding our way, stopping to check the map. Today we see more cyclist than we saw yesterday, we wave and say hi! When we stop to look at the map, typically someone would ask us if we needed help, but we were rather determined to find our own way.... and we did ~ again to lunch!
To this beautiful little town called - Jelsa - totally awesome. We tried the pizza, for lack of creativity. One was the Salty fish - and we all agree - WAY TO SALTY, rather gross, but we tried it.
< We made our way through hills and winding roads, back to Stari Grad to make our way over to the town of Hvar!! This hill was tough, but probably our favorite part of the trip so far! With 10% grades and perseverance! We made it to the top!
We literally got to the top of our 400M climb and took a dancing break.. for a while, enjoyed the views, were proud of our riding skills and just really tried to appreciate the beauty and how lucky we were to be doing this!
So as you do, when there is a restaurant at the top - you stop and have a beer and rehydrate!
Then the best is yet to come.. DOWNHILL!! It was all downhill until the town of Hvar! As long as you can let go and enjoy the ride.. this part was amazing! Wind in your face and knowing that soon we get to enjoy dinner!!
Ohhhhhhhhh and it was a SUPER MOON!!!
What a beautiful Day!
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