Notes from Andorra

It might only cover 470 km2 of ground, but it has some serious peaks and valleys. Andorra is, in fact, all peaks and valleys. Don't come here expecting to do any gentle, scenic flat bicycle tours.

Here's what we did on day one:


Ouch.

Now I know why this nation has the highest life expectancy in the world; their ancestors couldn't go anywhere without climbing or descending anything less that a 10% gradient.

We're leaving for Spain now, but not without partaking in another façon de vivre known to promote general well-being: duty-free shopping.