Europe 2023

[bigjohnsd]

Any word from our European correspondent...news on his Twitter/FB/Instagram feed?

~G

He posts daily on Facebook, when last seen he was in the custody of two Swiss policeman, his booking weight is listed at 125 kilos.

[wheatonFJR]

Any word from our European correspondent...news on his Twitter/FB/Instagram feed?

~G

He posts daily on Facebook, when last seen he was in the custody of two Swiss policeman, his booking weight is listed at 125 kilos.

Wow...he's gained some effen weight!

[SkooterG]

He posts daily on Facebook, when last seen he was in the custody of two Swiss policeman, his booking weight is listed at 125 kilos.

Wow...he's gained some effen weight!

The Big Man must be using that 'new math'!

[wheatonFJR]

He posts daily on Facebook, when last seen he was in the custody of two Swiss policeman, his booking weight is listed at 125 kilos.

Wow...he's gained some effen weight!

The Big Man must be using that 'new math'!

Or that's what he sees when he steps on the scale?

Hope europe is treating you right...have a great ride and eat!

[bigjohnsd]

The Big Man must be using that 'new math'!

Or that's what he sees when he steps on the scale?

Close but no Cigar!

[gixxerjasen]

Wow...he's gained some effen weight!

Boogers are heavy.

[SkooterG]

Ok. I should have known this was going to be too damned difficult. We have been busy! At the end of the day I am usually tuckered out and it's all I can do to go through all the photos I have taken and try to weed out most of them, then make a post to Facebook - since it is relatively easy. BTW, I am not a fan of FB but it does make posting travel photos easy. Then, it's time to plan for the next day. I know. Poor me.

Today was a bit of an off day as my FJR was getting a leaking fork seal replaced. I had hoped to post a lot of photos but that is obviously not going to work. So, I am going to try to get some of the highlights out now. So far, its been a great trip. After spending the first 12 days in Switzerland, we now in Italy, Milan, specifically. The 2nd half of our adventure starts tomorrow.

Should you care to go through the myriad of photos that are in my Smugmug 'Europe 2023' folder, below is the link. Be warned: there are a LOT. Even after considerable downsizing. Linky thingy: https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/Europe-2023

Susan has got me off the moto much more than normal this year hiking, and exploring. Less moto piccies. You've been warned!


Day 1. Germany's Black Forest to Brienz, Switzerland.

































Three days in Brienz Switzerland. Hiking waterfalls. Cogs trains. Boat rides. Kayaking. Busy, busy, busy, in beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!













Giessbach Falls and the Grandhotel Geissbach






























Briezn-Rothorn Bahn cog train to top of a mountain peak. We were in the clouds reducing visibility.

[wheatonFJR]

Whoa! Fuckin Whoa! Brain freeze! Awesome stuff.

Carry on.

Lol

[escapefjrtist]

Now we're talking! Great pics and trip Skoot, looks like you two are having a awesome time!!

~G

[Panman]

Very nice!

[raYzerman]

Definitely beautiful. So that's what "winging it" is, lol.

[LKLD]

I love the European Alpine countryside, stunning and quaint at the same time.

Daily reports are difficult to do, so thanks for the photos, as they are awesome!

[FJRPittsburgh]

Great pics! Looks like you guys are having fun and enjoying the scenery. Thanks for sharing the photos.

[Leprechaun]

Hi. I'm in northern Italy, near Lugano, Switzerland. If you're in the area, maybe we can hook up for a beer(which from your photos, I see you like!).

[SkooterG]

Hi. I'm in northern Italy, near Lugano, Switzerland. If you're in the area, maybe we can hook up for a beer(which from your photos, I see you like!).

Well, damn. We were in your area of the world yesterday. That would have been fun. Today, we started with Spluga Pass, Lake Como for lunch, and then eastward into the countryside.

[SkooterG]

Doing something a little different tonight. Today's recap. Obviously not in chronological order.

We started our day in Splugen, Switzerland. Then it was off to one of my favorite passes - Spluga Pass crossing into Italy. Next was the northeast edge of Lake Como where we had a wonderful lunch stop. Finally, it was eastward into the Italian countryside on some gnarly, twisty roads. Just another terrible day.


My Swiss German isn't all that good but I think the rough translation here is, "Don't Be A Dumbass"! I think that kind of looks like Wheatie.....





Spluga Pass. Passo della Spluga in Italiano. Splugenpasse in German.
















These cows sit right next to the edge of the road. Nothing fazes them and they don't budge. I think they are enjoying their front row seats and waiting for someone to f*** up!






Lakeside lunch stop on Lago di Como.





















Eastward from Lake Como.









Our hotel and restaurant for the night.

















Belly is full. Life is good!

[wheatonFJR]

Awesome!... In spite of the libel. Lol

[0face]

Awesome!... In spite of the libel. Lol

Although the falsity of an alleged defamatory statement must be proven by the plaintiff as a part of the defamatory statement element of the plaintiff's case, in most states, a defendant's contention that the statement was true is deemed to be an affirmative defense.

[escapefjrtist]

You two are living large...thanks for sharing the pics!

~G