Having flown from Gatwick at some stupid o'clock hour, we arrived in Split and joined our Boat. Our guide is an interesting chap, very expansive with his language, after all why use 5 words when 42 will suffice 🤦♀️ saying that his level of detail & knowledge is impressive.
After approx 90 mins of chatting from our guide (which included the required health & safety) we had lunch followed by another 30 min chat. We set off & sailed to the Island of Brac, for the first of our bike rides to Supetar and Pucisca. Once in Brac and a quick 30 mins "chat" off we went. There are 21 of us and we are travelling as a group, our guide leads the way and stays up front.
The island is beautiful, sparkling water, huge mountains and lovely winding roads. The architecture & stonework of the buildings impressive, elegant and built to with stand whatever the weather throws at them.
Most of the group have e-bikes, there are 4 of us on "regular" bikes. These are good sturdy heavy hybrids with flat handlebars, front suspension and wide tyres, not the sort of thing we would normally ride, so well out of our comfort zone.
We covered approx 15 miles and 1200 ft of ascent, it was tough on the inclines with a heavy bike. The downhill sections were lovely and having arrived in Puscisa, a lovely little town we are now off for pizza & a well deserved glass of wine! Given that the 3 of us have had very little sleep in the last 48 hrs, hopefully the rocking of the boat will ensure we sleep well 😴
Tomorrow we sail and (weather permitting) cycle around a different Island, going from Pokeivenik to Sucuraj, what's not to like 👍 good night & thank you for reading x
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Have a great time- you need to bring your guide to one of our circuits sessions- he might give our jaws a rest for a bit 😁
Thank you Charlotte, this guy puts us to Shame 😂
Great blog keep them coming. It sounds like you are in. for a good time despite the challenging start.
Thanks Doreen, you are very kind, see you soon x
I’m so interested in this trip , I really want to do it my self sound fantastic, I would be on the e bike though 😂
It’s lovely to cycle around different places, have to say with the hills & a heavy bike, the bike looks very tempting
Another great read. I hope you don’t get earache from all that talking. Look forward to the next update x
Looking amazing can I come with you next time 🥰
Nic, you would love this. It’s a great experience x
I’m guessing you’ll be fit after hauling those bikes round - never been to Croatia, sounds lovely if not flat - enjoy Wendy, and ‘Hi’ to T and L
Thank you Richard, definitely not flat but very beautiful.
Sounds like you are having a fab time, enjoy