2012 Trip – Factoids and Follow-Up

Monday 3 September 2012

Southern Europe or Mediterranean Tour

If you would like to see this map in detail and really zoom in on our route, click here.

Wow, this was quite the trip.  Though it was our second shortest (in mileage) tour to date, it was the most grueling….but I think we say that after every trip.  Emotions and tired bodies aside, here are the facts.

2512 total miles

64 days total
includes 7 days off for sightseeing.
44 miles a day average.

5 Countries:  Portugal, Spain, Morocco, France and Italy.

1 Territory (British):  Gibraltar

2 of the World’s 3 City States:  Vatican City and Monaco (World’s 2nd smallest country).

2 Continents:  Europe and Africa (yes, we are counting our boat ride to Tangier, Morocco).

4 Mountain Ranges:
Sierra Nevada – Spain
Pyrenees – separates Spain and France.
Alps (Cottian Range) – separates France and Italy.
Ligurian Apennines – Italy

and one time zone

Over 8100 pictures ………… a new record (thank goodness for digital)!

Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you on our next trip, wherever and whenever it will be!

 

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