Bike horns, rain and Gaeta

As I left Sabaudia this morning it was clear that the weather was not going to be kind today. Never the less, the views were especially magnificent as I passed through the sea side cities of S. Felice Circo, Terracina and Sperlonga. No steep climbs or descents, the road remained relatively flat through out. except a few seaside cliffs here and there the ride was fairly easy. At S. Felice Circo I stopped to brows through a local market on one of the side streets.

Sabudia to Gaeta

As I returned to my bike, covering by saddle bags against the pending rain, a some-what disheveled older man approached me. After a few sentences in mutilated Italian we passed on to English, it was then when I discovered a happy, adventures and worldly chap who was very interested in my voyage. As a result he offered me some directions, which I lived to regret later, yet in addition he offered me a spare light for his suggested route through the Sperionga tunnels. I accepted and we continued towards his car.

Sabudia to Gaeta

After hading me the light, the man continued to search his car for various objects he could give me: he pulled out a vest, a small umbrella, a bicycle horn and roll of tape (which I later accepted), I politely refused but thanked him for his generosity. He later asked me to send him a postcard form Israel "that would be very nice!" he said, and departed.

What an encounter. I later used the light and tape as I walked my bike through the tunnels. I will summarize the experience by describing the shear exhilaration of being alive after leaving the final tunnel. I therefor vow that from now on I will take the detour!

As I left Terracina it began to rain, getting stronger as the time passed. Left with no other possibilities, since all camp sites on the way were closed, I found a relatively cheap hotel in Gaeta where I will spend the night. Hopefully tomorrow the weather will improve.

The market

At the market

The Guy who gave me the light and tape

On the way to Gaeta

On the way..

On the way,,, a little rain too

On the way

On the way

1-On the way

On the way

Sea shore

On the way to Gaeta

On the way...