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| Accommodation Resource | Le Camping Sauvage | Aires de Service - France: An aire is a low cost or free private camping area in France. Often, they are run by the local town council. They are usually parking lots and not suitable for tents. | $0.00 |
Principal Rules (from https://rural-camping.com/france/wild-camping.htm):
This is most popular in wild country and is practised in particular by hikers and cyclists. For specific restrictions per National Park or Regional Park, see Le camping sauvage website (in French). In most areas (including many parks) visitors can pitch their bivouac or light tent in any suitable location on public land subject to the general rules concerning coastal areas, listed natural sites, historic monuments, and explicit local restrictions (notably a sign indicating no camping). Bivouacking is generally a one-night stop, and is implicitly authorised between the hours of 7 p.m and 9 a.m, though local bylaws may specify slightly different times. Campers are required to leave nothing behind when they leave. Local restrictions may well apply in summer with regard to fires. It is safe to say that making an open fire when wild camping in dry areas in France in summer is implicitly forbidden. Wild camping on private land with the owner's permission is not subject to time limitations. |
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| Accommodation Resource | Wild Camping in Switzerland | Is wild camping allowed? | $0.00 |
Wild camping is generally tolerated in Switzerland above the treeline, with some restrictions. Wild camping is definitely not allowed in protected areas nature preserves, game rest zones, hunting grounds or Swiss National Park. Check the signs posted at the entrance to the nature area. There may be additional restrictions by the canton, city or mountain resort. So best to ask at the local tourist information office.
Generally, you are expected to use a Bivouac bag, not a tent. Make sure to leave no trace, packing out all trash and human waste. On private land, you are expected to get permission from the farmer. This is common practice and we’ve done it before. We saw wild campers on one of our hikes, so we asked at the local hut and they gave us permission. So we came back the next weekend and camped. In principle, according to the Civil Code, forests and pastures are accessible to everyone. However, restrictions may apply depending on the canton or commune. In addition, free camping in certain protected areas is expressly prohibited or not possible due to entry bans. These include the Swiss National Park, the federal hunting ban areas, many nature reserves and the wildlife rest areas (during the protection period). Otherwise, a single overnight stay of a small number of people in the mountains above the tree line is usually unproblematic – if it is done considerately. |
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| Accommodation Resource | Open Camping | $0.00 | ||||
| Accommodation Resource | Tyrol Camping | $0.00 | ||||
| General Info | Switzerland Mobility Cycle Routes | $0.00 | ||||
| General Info | Switzerland Mobility Graubünden Route 6 | $0.00 | ||||
| General Info | Innradweg | $0.00 | ||||
| General Info | Furstenbruck Tierfeancastel bypass route | $0.00 | ||||
| General Info | Switzerland Mobility Home Page | $0.00 | ||||
| General Info | Switzerland Mobility - Cycling in Switzerland | $0.00 | ||||
| General Info | Careful Pointing! | Point with forefinger and middle finger together | $0.00 | Try not to use your pointer finger to show the number one. Pointing your forefinger at someone or something in France is very rude. It's just like Americans using their middle finger. Try very hard not to point with your forefinger. It's very offensive. To point at something, use your thumb or use your forefinger and middle finger together. Have you ever seen a flight attendant point out the emergency exits on an airplane? He or she uses the forefinger and middle finger, never just a forefinger. They certainly don't want to risk offending passengers! | ||
| General Info | Cimeditine for Shingles | Cimetidine (brand name Tagamet) can be used to treat shingles early. | $0.00 |
Cimetidine, sold under the brand name Tagamet among others, is a histamine H₂ receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is mainly used in the treatment of heartburn and peptic ulcers.
-- Does cimetidine help shingles? It was proved that the efficacy of the Herpes zoster treatment by cimetidine is inversely proportional to the time of the disease duration. The authors suggest to use cimetidine in the treatment of Herpes zoster virus infections even during the prodromal period. -- The course of shingles can be divided into three stages: Prodrome (early symptoms stage) – one to four days prior to rash appearing. Infectious rash (acute stage) – seven to ten days duration. Resolution (healing stage) – two to four weeks duration. The rash is usually painful, itchy, or tingly. These symptoms may precede rash onset by several days. Some people may also have headache, photophobia (sensitivity to bright light), and malaise in the prodromal phase. The rash develops into clusters of vesicles. Cimetidine seems to be available to purchase in Europe. |
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| General Info | Distance Options | Cycle distances based on options | $0.00 |
Part 1:
Optional side trip(s) on Bodensee-Konigsee Radweg: Add 0 - 490km:
Routes we likely won't use:
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| Handy | Weather Links | $0.00 | ||||
| Handy | Cycle Travel Site from Laura | $0.00 | ||||
| Handy | My German City | Look up what's special about each city | $0.00 | |||
| Handy | Bike Store: Herrmanns Radhaus 2 | Treburer Str. 24, 64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
Open M, T, W am, R, F, S am |
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| Handy | Bike Store: Stadler | Borsigallee 23, 60388 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Open M, T, W, R, F, S |
$0.00 | |||
| Handy | Bike Store: Radhaus Walldorf | Kelsterbacher Str. 69, 64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
Open M, T, R, F, S |
$0.00 | |||
| Handy | Bike Store: Fahrrad Küchler | Westendstraße 36 -38, 64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
Open T, W, R, F, S |
$0.00 | |||
| Handy | MoveYourHome | Moving and Cartons
Mörfelder Landstraße 6 60598 Frankfurt am Main |
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| Handy | MASH storage | MASH GmbH Kurier- und Transportservice
An den Sportplätzen 8, 64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany 49 6105 4558880 |
$0.00 | Our warehouse is located in the immediate vicinity of Frankfurt am Main Airport. There are inexpensive options for interim storage or permanent storage available to you at any time. It is also possible to set up a pool warehouse for products or spare parts. Our warehouse has two truck and one van ramp. Of course, our warehouse is heated frost-free in winter. Please contact us, we will be happy to determine your needs with you. | ||
| Handy | Storebox Frankfurt | Offenbacher Landstraße 416-418, 60599 Frankfurt am Main | $0.00 | |||
| Handy | LagerBox | Hanauer Landstraße 314 60314 Frankfurt | $0.00 | |||
| Other | Atuvos tags | 1: Rhonda bicycle
2: Brent bicycle 3: Rhonda stuff box 4: Brent stuff box |
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| Reminder | Confirm ride to airport | Tannis and Michel have both indicated they can probably take us | $0.00 | |||
| Reminder | Test VOIP Numbers | Do I want/need a virtual phone number on this trip? | $0.00 |
Need to buy/subscribe to one of their phone numbers to use:
- Dingtone (France and Austria, other Europe. Can't seem to get one of these - maybe when I'm there? Canada is $5/mo) - OnOff (France $13/mo and Austria $17/mo, other Europe. Canada is $5/mo) - TalkU (France and Austria, other Europe. Exactly the same as Dingtone?) - Numero (Austria - €5/mo, other Europe) TextNow (1-587-206-5456) - probably just won't work at all, but try anyway |
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| Reminder | How I planned this time | Take Along:
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Create spreadsheet:
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| Reminder | VOTE! | Special Ballots will be mailed to Ira on May 1st | $0.00 |
1. Review the package and the instructions
Make sure that you have received: A Special Ballot A Ballot Envelope (Envelope A) A Return Envelope (Envelope B) A Special Ballot Declaration A list of authorized identification Instructions for how to complete your Special Ballot 2. Write in the name of the candidate or the registered political party that you wish to vote for – on the ballot, legibly, in pencil or pen. Special Ballots are a write-in ballot. They do not contain the names of the candidates running in your electoral division. Elections Alberta will post the list of candidates as their nomination papers are accepted. It is recommended that electors wait until nominations close, so they are aware of all candidates that are running before completing their ballot. 3. Seal your ballot. Put your ballot in the grey Ballot Envelope (A) and seal the envelope. Do not put anything else inside of this envelope. 4. Complete your special ballot declaration. Review the declaration form, making sure that your name, address and other information on the form is correct. Review the declaration statement and sign and date the form. If there are any errors, please call 1-877-422-8683. 5. Make a copy of your identification Include a copy of your Alberta Driver’s License or Identification Card with your name and current physical address showing, or two pieces of identification, both with your name and one piece showing your current physical address. 6. Prepare your package for return mailing Put your Ballot Envelope (A), Special Ballot Declaration, and a copy of your identification into the purple Return Envelope (B). Seal the envelope. 7. Mail or return the envelope to the returning office – so that it is received before 8:00 pm on Election Day. When your Special Ballot package is received at the returning office, an election officer will open it to confirm that you have signed the declaration and sent in a copy of your identification. Once these documents are confirmed, your ballot envelope will be placed in the ballot box, and you will have successfully voted by mail. |
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| Reminder | Pay VISA | How to... | $0.00 |
Auto-payments set up from Tangerine for $1500/ea on Apr 25 and May 25
$3000 in EQ Bank account for additional If more than that is needed, pay from Andwa Scotia and pay back upon return |
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| Travel Resource | Switzerland Mobility Busses and Trains | $0.00 | ||||
| Travel Resource | Bikes on SNCF Trains | $0.00 | ||||
| Travel Resource | Deutschland Ticket | Smartphone app, "Dein Deutschlandticket" - new app to buy and cancel subscription. | $0.00 | Developer says passengers will be able to view a timetable for the whole of Germany with real-time data in the app. | ||
| Travel Resource | Route Plan | Saved on Dropbox - log-in to find link | $0.00 | |||
| Travel Resource | Air Canada Bicycle Policies | $0.00 |
Bicycles must not exceed the following limits*:
Bicycles are subject to a fee of $50.00 CA/US (plus applicable taxes) for carriage on Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights, as well as on Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz. The fee applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flights. No other baggage fees apply to bicycles. Packing instructions Sports equipment bags and cases can’t contain clothing or other personal items. They must be used only to carry sports equipment. The bicycle must be placed - with handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed - in a rigid and/or hard-shell container** specifically designed for shipping or in a bicycle suitcase (in the case of collapsible bicycles). - Tires must be partially deflated. - If packaged differently, the bicycle may be refused for carriage. |
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Intended Route - Rhonda & Brent
This involves taking a train to Freiburg to start our journey. Depending on the weather, we may start someplace else. The route from Sarbrucken on should be stable though. -
Intended Route - Rhonda, Brent, Laura
This route goes over Oberalppass. We might take a route around that. At the end of the trip, we might go directly to Munich, or if we have time, we might go west to Fussen first then Munich.