20- Grand bicycle tour in Italy from 2011 (SS1, Via Aurelia)

Day 17) Vado Ligure - Imperia - Ventimiglia The next day I get to Noli where Cristoforo Colombo was born.

It is such an interesting tiny town with great churches.

Its exquisite medieval atmosphere can be found everywhere.

I carry on riding on Via Aurelia! Such a fantastic and dangerous road!

This road is so alluring!

Out of the blue I notice a fantastic steep climb that I will conquer on my modest bicycle.

The flora is impressive!

I can also see plenty of birds.

Soon I cycle on another fascinating path!

I encounter a quaint locomotive.

I pass by San Remo Casino!

Ligurian Sea looks awesome!

I can admire so lovely villages.

The birds I see fill me with joy.

I will sleep on the beach at Ventimiglia.

Day 18) Ventimiglia - Nisa - French Alps Today I get to Monte Carlo! What a dream come true!

I am finally cycling on the french riviera.

Soon I get to Nice! What a joy!

The touristic infrastructure is stunning!

I discover some glamourous hotels!

Now it is time for fiesta! Vive la France!