tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post5966366115833912070..comments2023-10-22T14:27:21.241+01:00Comments on From the Desk of Bee Drunken: It's Not About the BikeBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-72566068042018635472009-07-27T05:38:26.030+01:002009-07-27T05:38:26.030+01:00Bee you are funny, and this sounds like fun! I thi...Bee you are funny, and this sounds like fun! I think taxi is universal word, you shouldn't have any troubles getting one then, lol. Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-6405558203231458322009-07-27T01:09:29.400+01:002009-07-27T01:09:29.400+01:00Sounds SO much fun. What a great adventure! I ca...Sounds SO much fun. What a great adventure! I can't eait to hear how it went.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849265100342504917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-23779450387228596682009-07-26T16:25:59.670+01:002009-07-26T16:25:59.670+01:00Welcome back, Bee--glad to see you've returned...Welcome back, Bee--glad to see you've returned in one piece! Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-48688563960301713662009-07-25T20:28:00.898+01:002009-07-25T20:28:00.898+01:00Fantastic Bee - Very funny! Buono viaje... I t...Fantastic Bee - Very funny! Buono viaje... I think that means, More Wine, please, Waiter?! Good luck!A Woman Of No Importancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194976046531063422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-75699230509839264192009-07-25T13:34:24.422+01:002009-07-25T13:34:24.422+01:00Popped back in to suggest that maybe a Flickr acco...Popped back in to suggest that maybe a Flickr account might be able to hold all the pictures taken on the ride. Curious about the 'tricky moments' you alluded to.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-3456920379307248642009-07-25T13:29:17.576+01:002009-07-25T13:29:17.576+01:00This will be more than an adventure, a discovery o...This will be more than an adventure, a discovery of self and the road. <br /><br />In all probablity you will return different from when you started out, enriched and fulfilled.<br /><br />Bike adventures are like that, they cannot be any other way.<br /><br />It will be exciting, and I cannot wait to hear about it, and yes, many pictures please :-)<br /><br />Happy journeying.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-67169390871140728002009-07-25T12:34:07.516+01:002009-07-25T12:34:07.516+01:00Dear Everyone who has commented here:
Thank you f...Dear Everyone who has commented here:<br /><br />Thank you for your good wishes. We did indeed survive, although there were a few tricky moments. FF warned me that Catalonia was hilly, but more on that later. Much Rioja was drunk, and even more Cava. We had just enough granola bars and more than enough suncream.<br /><br />Pics and commentary soon to follow, although first we are going to see Harry Potter!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-25106491992458191952009-07-25T03:46:56.211+01:002009-07-25T03:46:56.211+01:00I can't wait to see the photos and hear the st...I can't wait to see the photos and hear the stories! What a wonderful idea (especially the rioja).<br />Can't wait to hear from you!rxBambihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334316477460537688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-5189800104452990012009-07-21T23:20:58.529+01:002009-07-21T23:20:58.529+01:00Ah, you are so very brave! Have fun and take lots ...Ah, you are so very brave! Have fun and take lots of photos for us!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-35427939098569227182009-07-20T08:42:50.570+01:002009-07-20T08:42:50.570+01:00Sounds wonderful. I'm sure you'll have a g...Sounds wonderful. I'm sure you'll have a great time. (Incidentally, I was watching the Tour yesterday and Alberto Contador was incredible.) Good luck with the trip. If you want some advice, just get a rhythm going and try to stick to it.Petehttp://couchtrip.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-67123522517299153932009-07-20T03:41:09.650+01:002009-07-20T03:41:09.650+01:00This trip is going on way too long. I am getting ...This trip is going on way too long. I am getting very grumpy without a Bee fix. Please find a computer if you're not back yet and write something wonderful.<br /><br />XOFantastic Forresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044290192610027408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-16664464266472562132009-07-19T15:45:24.383+01:002009-07-19T15:45:24.383+01:00Have a great trip and try not to get saddle sore ;...Have a great trip and try not to get saddle sore ;-) xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504556289525127816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-65862718395865485312009-07-18T07:18:31.494+01:002009-07-18T07:18:31.494+01:00I love the description of your family's "...I love the description of your family's "strict" training regime. hehehe<br /><br />Good luck! Regardless of the bumps, sores, etc, I'm sure you'll have a blast!Alyson | New England Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209837924378793507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-89854936019546781702009-07-15T12:36:45.840+01:002009-07-15T12:36:45.840+01:00I so admire you even attempting such an adventure!...I so admire you even attempting such an adventure!<br />All my best wishes for success – and, yes, I am also wishing you lots of luck!<br /><br />(I’d want/need a cushion for the bicycle seat…)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-78164736108988932632009-07-15T11:09:56.323+01:002009-07-15T11:09:56.323+01:00Spanish words for 'taxi': taxi, chevy and ...Spanish words for 'taxi': taxi, chevy and alfita (the last two are only used in Cuba, of course).<br /><br />Fabulous post. I will be in Spain, hopefully, but in the north, Asturias. Have fun, the Catalonia region is so beautiful. I have been to Granada a few times because one of my brothers-in-law lives there. I look forward to the photos and commentary.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-38570464715356468422009-07-14T23:17:54.993+01:002009-07-14T23:17:54.993+01:00Oh my goodness, what a riot!!! Good luck wishes c...Oh my goodness, what a riot!!! Good luck wishes coming your way ... enjoy!!!Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-27595981318361329682009-07-14T14:36:19.224+01:002009-07-14T14:36:19.224+01:00I am impressed by the biggitude of the adventure y...I am impressed by the biggitude of the adventure you're all going to have. It sounds very epic. Hope it's lots of fun.Nimblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426446791363667887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-13442952729329295542009-07-14T13:22:12.112+01:002009-07-14T13:22:12.112+01:00You are adventurous amazing! I would much rather ...You are adventurous amazing! I would much rather potter about in the garden of The Barn which I always like to see on your blog. I am still curious about the The Barn, as a name!Margaret Gosdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588297074835472141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-17845290981065136102009-07-13T15:33:29.513+01:002009-07-13T15:33:29.513+01:00Sounds like heaven to me, I adore cycling!!! I can...Sounds like heaven to me, I adore cycling!!! I can't wait to hear how about how much fun have. Just finished Shadow of the Wind and LOVED it!!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163848048048193138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-10734272987100495862009-07-13T15:05:20.820+01:002009-07-13T15:05:20.820+01:00Waaaah, um...I think you might be in trouble. Hope...Waaaah, um...I think you might be in trouble. Hopefully your friends have been equally 'relaxed' on the training front? <br /><br />I know, drink rioja from 8am each day. By lunchtime you'll be so catatonic you'll be able to order an ambulance to take you to the next place. That will work. <br /><br />Have a wonderful holiday! xspudballoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433420925135653667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-32789922070458265892009-07-13T10:41:57.351+01:002009-07-13T10:41:57.351+01:00You are a brave woman. "Ayuda!" and a fe...You are a brave woman. "Ayuda!" and a few tears should get you the help you need--LOL!<br /><br />Wishing you fun in the sun. Can't wait to hear about your adventures in Spain.TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580447766102705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-69392604799296197152009-07-13T06:43:35.678+01:002009-07-13T06:43:35.678+01:00You have clearly taken leave of your senses.
Bu...You have clearly taken leave of your senses. <br /><br />But I love you anyway.<br /><br />Forget about the bikes. If you are going to do Spain, you should do it like Tim Moore did. <br /><br />With an ass.<br /><br />Check out one of my favorite books to learn what I mean. http://www.amazon.com/Travels-My-Donkey-Pilgrimage-Santiago/dp/0312320833Fantastic Forresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044290192610027408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-9429075271393992742009-07-13T00:56:36.233+01:002009-07-13T00:56:36.233+01:00The best adventures, I think, are the ones which c...The best adventures, I think, are the ones which challenge you. You'll feel the best achievements and have the best memories.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187999748785622735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-37963826123071758402009-07-12T21:40:44.266+01:002009-07-12T21:40:44.266+01:00How exciting! I am so unfit that I'd be scared...How exciting! I am so unfit that I'd be scared to get on a bike now.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-36675009988691923672009-07-12T21:34:43.465+01:002009-07-12T21:34:43.465+01:00oh i cannot wait to hear about this when you get b...oh i cannot wait to hear about this when you get back. and lemme tell you, i'd have prepared the same way. especially for the wine. ;-) enjoy!!!julochkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.com