Day 17 Home

Like all good things it had to come to an end eventually. I wasn't planning to tour this year due to various things. My usual partner in crime lost his job, the exchange rates are dreadful and fuel costs are just stupid. However my sis had made a massive diary error with a trip to South America (to the tune of 12 months) so we both had holiday to burn and a desire to travel. Granted, it wasn't the cheapest time to travel but a few extra quid shouldn't stop you enjoying life and picking up some great memories.

It all worked out good in the end and the unfortunate incident in Geneva isn't going to spoil some otherwise wonderful memories. Catherine was great company and a true sport. No arguements, no hassles, no complaints. We met fantastic people wherever we went and shared some great times.

The bike proved a reliable beast and carried us, along with our two small homes and several weeks worth of kit through 7 European countries. It's shaken off all kinds of weather, all kinds of road, and an Opel Kadett without a single murmur.

Hope you guys have enjoyed following our little trip. This was certainly easier and quicker than buying stamps and postcards!

Our folks will have kittens, but I hope Catherine does do her bike test and make it a hat-trick of biking siblings. Maybe next year she'll bring her own two wheels.

Cheers sis. Cin cin!

Trip total 2756 miles

Exchange rates were €1.12/£, 1.7CHF/£, €1.5/CHF
1l of 95 unleaded was around €1.25 in Germany/Italy/France, €0.85 in Livigno, 1.55CHF in Switzerland (around €1.05) and £1.00 back home.