From the African continent to Europe… this is a real transition. We got on the ferry for a good 9 hours boat trip to the very bottom of Sicily. 2 am in Trapani, we rolled our bikes for the very first time on European soil. What a feeling! We have reached our last continent for this journey, after an epic ride across many countries.
It feels different to be in Europe. It is amazing how within a few hundreds of kilometers by sea another world awaits for you. The team needed a change, Africa was stunning, a real challenge and colorful. Since we have arrived in Italy, I can clearly see how easy it is to access modern technology, see old culture and architecture. I have to admit, it is simply good.
Sicily, what a beautiful island. Lots to experience, safe roads and great little villages wherever you travel. I must say I was surprised by the amount of tunnels to cross. This is definitely a volcanic part of our world. Nature is one important thing but when you have nice people, great monuments and stunning history then you have it all.
Now, there is a very special road trip that I recommend to all bikers along the Amalfi coast. This is one of a kind; a road narrow built on a cliff along the sea for about 100 kilometres is a must experience. We ended up staying a night there as since we crossed into Sicily we did not stop riding so we could get in time for our next hospital visit.
Our stopovers in Pompei, Rome, Pisa and Genoa shown me how much time you need to see all the tremendous jewels that this country has to offer. I feel great being here in Europe, so does the team and that’s what real matters when you travel for so long in a group.
