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!

19- Grand bicycle tour in Italy from 2011 (Genova, Savona)

Day 16) Recco - GENOVA - Savona - Vado Ligure Today it is time for me to visit Genova, such a big harbour with great buildings.

I usually do not like big cities but here I have lots of interesting places and buildings to see.

The city center is pretty grand.

I can admire lofty churches, too.

The capital of Liguria looks fantastic indeed!

I also run into an ancient vessel.

I continue my journey on SS1.

All of a sudden I can see a highway above me, it is E80.

Soon I get the chance to cycle on a perfect cycling path.

The views are spectacular.

Soon I get to Savona where I can see a huge ship.

This is an old medieval town with fascinating architecture.

I come across two medieval towers.

Again I can admire marcelous bas-reliefs.

Many lavish palaces are to be found in this town.

I come across imposing churches.

I visit one of them.

I also pay a visit to a museum.

The night I will spend on a beach in Vado Ligure, in my sleeping bag. An homeless guy drops by and give me some food. I could enjoy a fantastic sunset.