I have been trying to come up with a summary for my trip while looking back at all my experiences; my trip was highlighted by the kindness of people I met along the way. It was the one constant theme that whenever I needed help or directions, some very kind soul stepped forward to help me along. I will never forget the kindness I received on this trip; it was exactly the reason for being on a trip like this.
Now for some statistics about my trip (with permission from my daughter T):Number of countries cycled through: 6, Greece, Italy, Holland, Belgium, France, and Spain.
Number of cities visited: 65
Number of hotels: 51
Number of glasses of wine: Over 150
Number of flat tires: 3
Number of tires replaced: 1
Total distance bicycled: 3,250 Kilometers (2,000 miles)
Number of ferries taken: 7
Number of trains taken: 20
Days cycled through rain: Too many to count!
Behrooz
