Just yesterday that I was thinking about what to do this summer and if I can go somewhere now that finally there are fewer restrictions in my country, these photos have emerged that I had stored in the hardisk.

so I wanted to share them with you not only to share the photos I took this summer but also to share the experience I had on this island that I think is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

I still remember that I took a fast hydrofoil from Naples without booking, usually there are two / three in the morning and within 20 minutes I arrived on the island, then to reach the center of Capri I took the funicular otherwise yes you can use a taxi but the cost goes up significantly.

What I recommend from my experience is to go to Capri in the spring or at the end of summer not only for a matter of heat which in any case is never so excessive but for a matter of crowding of people because in the high season the island is very busy and so it becomes really difficult to shoot it in peace.

is what I also recommend is to take a tour around the island, perhaps for the more experienced it is more convenient to rent a boat or take advantage of the many excursions that the island offers.

There is the possibility to visit the famous blue grotto where you can only enter with rowing boats and when there is high season and you can also wait several hours but the beauty is also to go around the square and here too the prices are quite enough. high precisely because Capri tends to attract a medium-high clientele so in restaurants and bars you will certainly find a menu that is not suitable for all budgets.

In the famous square you will also find many shops of famous brands in the world but nearby there is also a beautiful museum called the Caprese center Ignazio Cerius where at a cost of only 3 euros you can visit a beautiful museum where all the finds are kept archaeological sites that have been found on the island over the years.

I hope I have been able to give you as much information as possible for a future visit to the island of Capri.

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Memories of this summer: the island of Capri

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Memories of this summer: the island of Capri

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My huge passion for dinosaurs began 30 years ago, when I collected brochures and built miniatures of these giant animals.

When the film Jurassic Park came out in 1993 I was over the moon, I went to the cinema to watch it and when it was on TV I watched it again. The rebirth of dinosaurs is without any sense, but at the time I was 12 years old and my hope that it would become reality was very high.

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Thanks to the information that I found on the explanatory signs next to this representations located momentarily in Aosta city, next to the Augustus Arch that can be seen in some pictures I took thanks to an initiative I had previously mentioned in an article about T-Rex, I was able to find new information about these animals, resulting from some recent scientific discoveries.

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About 155 million years ago this gigantic herbivore, the Diplodocus Longus, was grazing among its own kind, who were scared to see him, even if it was not carnivorous and could devour predators, he was equipped with other equally effective qualities.

It was from 20 to 35 meters high and could weigh from 7 to 20 tons. Long and slender neck, endless tail that could move with a speed of 1.5 - 2.5 meters per second that allowed him to use the end like a whip and exceed the speed of sound.

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The snaps caused by his tail were two thousand times more intense than a real whip, these were used to intimidate and disorientate the attackers already from great distances.

Despite this immense power in the tail, apparently, he did not use it during fights. The last two meters of the tail weighed only a couple of kilos and the swing of the tail to impact it against an opponent could have damaged it. Its repeated use should have left signs of trauma on the vertebrae and have never been found in the studies carried out so far.

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During fights, or to reach the leaves of taller trees for food, for example, he could occasionally stand up on his hind legs and put some weight on the tail. With this technique he was also able to kick and crush his enemies with his front limbs equipped with a huge sharp nail on his thumb.

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The major sites of its findings have occurred in some U.S. states such as Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah. Similar forms must have been present in Portugal, Spain and Africa.

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The statue you see in the pictures is located in Arco d'Augusto Square in Aosta, which takes its name from the same monument dating back to 25 B.C. and restored for the most part in 1912. The crucifix that you see under the vault is a copy of the one that in 1449 was placed there as a votive offering against the overflowing of the Buthier torrent, which flows next to it, the original one is kept in the Treasure Museum of the Aosta Cathedral.

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During the 12th century the arch also housed the residence of a local noble family. In 1318 a fortification was built inside it for crossbowmen. Moreover, in 1716 the attic that once crowned it was replaced by a slate roof, because of the infiltrations that compromised its integrity.

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Another giant of the past who came back to be seen after thousands of years in the main City of Aosta Valley, a very fascinating that made me become a child again and awaken my passion for these creatures, in some ways still very mysterious, that had fallen asleep over time!

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Back in time: Diplodocus Longus

My huge passion for dinosaurs began 30 years ago, when I collected brochures and built miniatures of these giant animals. When the film Ju...

Back in time: Diplodocus Longus

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As you may have noticed by now each year I try to do a bit of bike touring and so last year in 2022 by springtime the EuroVelo calling started to grow in my mind like the wheat on the fields. It's part of my anual wish list and it's a meaningful thing for me. On these bike touring trips is where I recharge and find my balance each year, so in a way it's like a holistic trip for me.

Presently I'm touring on EuroVelo 7 and so far I only cycled north as far as Copenhagen in Scandinavia.

Last year wasn't so great for me financially and Scandinavia is quite expensive so when I had to choose between going north or south on EuroVelo 7, I chose the southern side this time around and headed for Italy.

Traveling internationally doesn't come cheap anymore especially in recent years when prices everywhere increased a lot, so building a budget for it is increasingly challenging. Being a family man, our summer holiday has priority of course and for my bike touring extravaganza I need to find my own resources.

I was very close to cancel my anual bike trip, actually I haven' t booked anything in advance like I always did. Summer passed and by September I was so frustrated that I had to do something. So I made a loan which I am still paying for today but it was well worth in the end you'll see.

Taking off from Otopeni airport in Bucharest, RomaniaLanded in Treviso, Italy

I landed in Treviso in the evening after a 2 hours short flight from Bucharest, so I needed a place to stay for the night. Luckily I found this very nice and modern recently opened  Nomad hostel on Booking.com within walking distance from the airport, which was very convenient for me. Later I even went out for a pizza to celebrate my arrival in Italy.

Nomad hostel Ordered a local pizza for my first italian dinner

After a good restful sleep I went down to pick up my complementary breakfast I opted in for when I checked in. Well, it was not what I hopped for, no fresh pastry or fruits only packaged products so it was not worth it, there is a better option to go to the nearby mall 10 min away and have a proper italian espresso and some fresh pastry as I discovered later.

Nice open space with good wifi and plenty of seats and power outletsThere was a venting machine even for wine and beer, no complains here :)My luggage for this trip

So my plan was to catch a bus from the hostel to the central station and board the first train to Verona. Unfortunately things don't always work accordingly to the plan cause that day they had a railway strike and so all the trains were canceled until 5 PM. Luckily I could still buy I ticket on the first available train to Verona that evening after the strike ended but was not direct and had to change in Vicenza and to arrive a bit late in Verona around 8 PM.

Hmm, that's not so bad actually, that was my opportunity to discover Treviso I guess, which I am still very grateful for today.

Central train station in TrevisoWalls of TrevisoSile riverTreviso central shopping street CalmaggioreRain makes me hungry, always :)Today I'll have some pasta for lunch plus a glass of Prosecco

Did you know?: "Treviso is also known for being the original production area of Prosecco wine and radicchio, and is thought to have been the origin of the popular Italian dessert tiramisù."

After this delicious lunch all clouds scattered like magic and the blue sky once again was so inviting me to continue exploring the streets of Treviso.

"Piazza dei Signorri" city square dating from the 13th centuryThe copy of the Tette fountain, built in 1559

While eating I had more time to look around on the map and found this little hidden gem not far from the square I ate earlier but a bit hard to find. It has an interesting history though: "from its construction until 1797, the year of the fall of the Serenissima Republic of Venice, in honor of each new Podestà (supreme magistrate), the fountain flowed red wine from one breast and white wine from the other and all citizens could drink for free for three days." The good old days :)

Charming canals of TrevisoMy touring mates

There is a maze of little man made canals running through the Treviso's historic centre connecting the Sile and Botteniga rivers which together with the ancient narrow cobbled alleys recommend Treviso as a quite romantic destination.

Old cobbled streets of TrevisoThe Cathedral of St Peter the Apostle originates from the 6th centuryIce cream break after visiting half of Treviso on foot...a very good oneNice dinner table to enjoy a glass of Prosecco with a dear one

Ended my short Treviso old city tour at the Central Bus Station from where I took a bus to the nearest Decathlon store to buy back some items I lost at the airport security check the day before. I only payed for cabin luggage and I completely forgot about the tent pegs which are sharp objects and got confiscated of course.

Also I had to call the bike renting agency in Verona and tell them I'll not be able to pick up the bike that day due to my late arrival because of the train strike which they understood.

Don't forget to validate your ticket before boardingChanged the train in Vicenza to go to Verona

Got a bit lost in Verona at first, I took the wrong bus to the wrong direction and then I had to get off and ask for directions to some locals which were very kind and called a taxi for me (no Uber in Italy yet) so I could reach the camping before closure at 10 PM. I made it on time though but it was a near miss. The hotel rooms are very expensive in Verona the city of love and I was on tight budget.

Overall this day was surprisingly beautiful and I was very glad I had the chance of seeing Treviso, which due to it’s close proximity to the hugely popular tourist destination of Venice (just 26km away) is unfortunately overlooked by many visiting the region. But now you know!

Until next time,

©Discover EuroVelo

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All photos were taken with my iPhone 11 and Sony DSC-HX60V camera.

EuroVelo, the European Cycle Route Network are registered marks of ECF asbl.

I have no affiliation with EuroVelo or other organisations mentioned here, I am just a traveller sharing his bike touring trips, views and opinions.

EuroVelo is a network of 17 long distance cycle routes connecting and uniting the whole European continent totaling over 90,000 km of cycling itineraries.

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EuroVelo 7 - Transiting Treviso

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EuroVelo 7 - Transiting Treviso

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