Tag: europe

• “My Dinner with Lyman” in small town France, September 30, 2025

  Even at home, meals are important events in my day; sometimes the most important thing. Lyman and I faced an evening meal conundrum on the first night of our eight day bicycle tour of southwest France. I had big expectations. The French, they say, try to make every lunch, dinner or even breakfast as special…

  Paco Marshall

  October 19, 2025

  France trips

  cycling, europe, france, travel, wine

• Cycling southern Portugal, Alentejo to Algarve; October 6-13, 2024

  My brother Alex lives in a medium sized seaside town in the Alentejo region of Portugal, two to three hours drive south of Lisbon, about halfway down the coast. I started my bike trip there with him. Alex, his wife Kristi Barlow, and their daughter Eleanor Claire had moved to this town a little over…

  Paco Marshall

  November 1, 2024

  Portugal trips

  cycle-touring, cycling, europe, portugal, travel