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Day 25: Pilgrimage to Siena

October 7, 2023 by Simon Robinson Leave a Comment

Day 25: Pilgrimage to Siena - old tandem bike

Today we were on a journey of great importance. We’d located The Irishman pub and booked a hotel nearby. We watched Ireland play Scotland in Paris. At stake was a place in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Ireland dispatched Scotland and both of us were delighted. Each of us wondered what explained the presence of the other Irish jerseyed people. They couldn’t all be following Archbishop Sigeric on Our Francigena?

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Day 24: Pisa to Certaldo

October 6, 2023 by Simon Robinson Leave a Comment

Day 24: Pisa to Certaldo - statue of Galileo

I wore a huge smile as I cycled to see the leaning tower. Just being in Pisa on a warm, clear Autumn day was a privilege. The Arno reflected the cityscape. Wasn’t that Galileo? Hey grandkids, it’s Pisa not pizza.

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Day 23: Aulla to Pisa

October 5, 2023 by Simon Robinson 3 Comments

Day 23: Aulla to Pisa - bike being serviced in shop

I don’t know what to write about today. Here’s a list, notes to self, that might have helped if only I had the energy to expand them. I’m ready for sleep.

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Day 22: BedeBike

October 4, 2023 by Simon Robinson Leave a Comment

Day 22: BedeBike - bike outside hotel

We’re meeting more pilgrims in this region. Many of those we’ve spoken to have started in Canterbury but are walking sections as their schedules allow. I’m glad I’m cycling because a lot of this pilgrim trail is monotonous and while that does enable deep thought, it’s gruelling on 30 degree days with no shade.

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21: Rolling Resistance

October 3, 2023 by Simon Robinson Leave a Comment

21: Rolling Resistance - view of the countryside

This is an adventure not a science or engineering experiment but I keep on coming across unknowns.

For example, why did it cost 8 for a single espresso in Lausanne and only 3.60 for a doppio (double) in Pavia?

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Day 20: Dictation fails worse

October 2, 2023 by Simon Robinson 1 Comment

Day 20: Dictation fails worse - bike in front of graffiti

Sometimes you have to wonder about voice-to-text dictation technology. This is why I tap-type, one fingered on my iPhone. But sometimes I try dictating just to see how the technology has improved since we bought Dragon NaturallySpeaking in 1997. I’ll let you decide.

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